Kaksintaistelu : Kolminäytöksinen näytelmä by Kaarle Halme
"Kaksintaistelu: Kolminäytöksinen näytelmä" by Kaarle Halme is a stage play written in the early 20th century. The play centers on the Harjavalta household and its extended circle, focusing on Elma Harjavalta, her family, guardians, and close associates as they navigate personal relationships and intricate business matters. Judging from its opening, the main topics seem to involve themes of responsibility, conflict within familial and business spheres, and the complications arising from trust, love,
and duty between the principal characters. The opening of the play introduces the domestic life of the Harjavalta home, with Elma's energetic personality at the forefront as she interacts with Hanna-äiti, Alli, and other key figures. The atmosphere is both lively and laced with underlying tension, as minor grievances and deeper issues related to the estate and family business surface. Scenes of daily routines—such as breakfast preparations—blend seamlessly with hints of larger troubles, such as disputes over management, financial risks, and personal ambitions, especially shown in the conflicted dialogues between Eino and Ilmari. Early on, side plots involving trust, possible corruption, and secret affections begin to develop, setting the stage for an unfolding drama where personal and economic stakes are inextricably tied. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Halme, Kaarle, 1864-1946 |
|---|---|
| Title | Kaksintaistelu : Kolminäytöksinen näytelmä |
| Original Publication | Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1920. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish drama -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 76053 |
| Release Date | May 9, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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