Niilo Skalm : Viisinäytöksinen historiallinen murhenäytelmä by Kyösti Wilkuna
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"Niilo Skalm: Viisinäytöksinen historiallinen murhenäytelmä" by Kyösti Wilkuna is a historical tragic drama written in the early 20th century. The play is set in 1563 Turku, Finland, and revolves around themes of love, political intrigue, and national identity. The main characters include Niilo Skalm, a passionate officer, and Anna Biehowska, a Polish noblewoman, who find their relationship entangled with the looming political tensions and aspirations of independence. The opening of the play
introduces us to a scene in Turku Castle, where various characters, including courtiers and attendants, discuss the ongoing festivities and dramatizations at the court. Amidst this backdrop, Niilo Skalm expresses his love for Anna Biehowska after a long separation, while simultaneously grappling with political ideas of Finnish independence. As he contemplates his affections, Skalm vows to advocate for his homeland’s freedom, declaring a dual commitment to both his country and Anna. The interplay of personal and political ambitions sets the stage for a tale that intertwines romance with the quest for national identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wilkuna, Kyösti, 1879-1922 |
|---|---|
| Title | Niilo Skalm : Viisinäytöksinen historiallinen murhenäytelmä |
| Original Publication | Helsinki: Kust.Oy Kirja, 1922. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish drama -- 20th century |
| Subject | Skalm, Nils, -1563 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72868 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72868-1 |
| Release Date | Feb 3, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 274 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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