Tirisen kosinta; Miljoona-arpa; Toppakahvia : Kolme yksinäytöksinen pilaa
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| Author | Jääskeläinen, Pasi |
|---|---|
| Title | Tirisen kosinta; Miljoona-arpa; Toppakahvia : Kolme yksinäytöksinen pilaa |
| Original Publication | Helsinki: Kust.Oy Kirja, 1924. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Tirisen kosinta; Miljoona-arpa; Toppakahvia: Kolme yksinäytöksistä pilaa" by Pasi Jääskeläinen is a collection of three one-act plays written in the early 20th century. The book showcases the themes of love, relationships, and the humorous complexities of life in rural Finland, through the interactions of its characters. Each play captures a unique scenario, exploring the social dynamics and the interplay between men and women in a light-hearted manner. In the first play, "Tirisen kosinta," we meet Tirinen, a bachelor who contemplates his solitary life and the absence of a domestic partner, as he interacts with Anna-Mari, a widow who is considering moving away with her beloved cow, Ruuslokka. Comic misunderstandings ensue as Tirinen realizes too late that he may have a chance at love. "Miljoona-arpa" follows a struggling couple, Pekka and Maija, who dream of a better life through a lottery ticket, only to find disappointment when it turns out they have misread the winning numbers. Finally, in "Toppakahvia," the dynamics between Antti, a young farmer, and his housemaid Liisa highlight the potential for romance amidst practical concerns about household duties and relationships. The plays intertwine humor with reflections on companionship and the search for personal happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 72710 |
| Release Date | Jan 14, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 53 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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