02148cam a22003013u 4500 74677 UtSlPG 20260610134729.0 m cr n 260607r20241915utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Talvio, Maila, 1871-1951 Lempiäniemen tyttäret 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 2024-11-04 Tapio Riikonen "Lempiäniemen tyttäret" by Maila Talvio is a play written during the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the lives and desires of the daughters from Lempiäniemi, exploring themes of love, societal expectations, and the conflicts between rural life and urban aspirations. Set against the backdrop of a summer afternoon, the characters grapple with their dreams and relationships while navigating their familial and social obligations. The story unfolds primarily through the interactions between Selma, Fanni, and their mother, the matron of Lempiäniemi, as they encounter various suitors and their ambitions. Selma, the more ambitious of the sisters, yearns for opportunities beyond their rural existence, contemplating a brighter future through education and city life. In contrast, Fanni embodies more traditional expectations, albeit with her own sentimental notions. The play highlights the tension between personal desires and societal pressures, culminating in each character's decision regarding their future as they face the challenges posed by love, familial duty, and societal norms. As the characters influence one another's fates, the narrative invites the audience to reflect on the choices that define their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Porvoo: WSOY, 1915 Finnish drama -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74677 115402 115402