Taikapeili : Nelinäytöksinen satunäytelmä by Larin-Kyösti
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| Author | Larin-Kyösti, 1873-1948 |
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| Title | Taikapeili : Nelinäytöksinen satunäytelmä |
| Original Publication | Jyväskylä: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1916. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Taikapeili: Nelinäytöksinen satunäytelmä" by Larin-Kyösti is a whimsical play written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the character Imandra, the rebellious princess of Suvikunta, who yearns to escape the constraints of royal expectations and explore a life of simplicity and adventure. This story blends fantasy elements with themes of identity and societal norms, inviting readers to reflect on beauty, self-worth, and personal freedom. The opening of the play introduces Imandra as a defiant and spirited princess who rejects courtly etiquette and longs for a more authentic existence. Her guardians, the Hoviherrta and Hovirouva, attempt to guide her to embrace her royal duties and prepare for suitors, but Imandra's wild spirit leads her to engage with peasants instead. The dynamic shifts when the Kaukovallan prince arrives incognito, igniting a series of humorous and chaotic interactions where the princess grapples with her identity amidst absurd courtly expectations. As she navigates these encounters, it becomes evident that her journey will challenge the perceptions of beauty and status, setting the stage for a charming exploration of love, disguise, and self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish drama -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71912 |
| Release Date | Oct 19, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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