02135cam a22003013u 4500 74623 UtSlPG 20260610134728.0 m cr n 260607r20241913utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Kataja, Väinö, 1867-1914 Karjanäyttelyssä Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-10-22 Tapio Riikonen "Karjanäyttelyssä: Kaksinäytöksinen huvinäytelmä" by Väinö Kataja is a comedic play written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around a rural community's preparations for a cattle exhibition, illuminating the social dynamics and relationships among the villagers. Central to the story are discussions about livestock, particularly the competition between Maaherra and other villagers regarding their cattle in the upcoming exhibition. The play unfolds in two acts, beginning in the summer evening at Kauppila, where key characters such as Maaherra, Matilta, and young agronomists gather to discuss the cattle exhibition. Maaherra, who feels a strong sense of pride in his cattle, is concerned about the new, young competitor Vimperi, who has caught Matilta's interest. As the plot progresses, comedic misunderstandings arise, particularly about the quality of the cattle and the judgment criteria for the exhibition. The conclusion features a chaotic cattle show where tensions peak, leading to humorous confrontations and revelations about relationships and ambitions within the village. Ultimately, the play reflects on local life, camaraderie, and the light-hearted aspects of competition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1913 Finnish drama -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74623 115348 115348