02165cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500240014426400510016830000470021933600260026633700260029233800360031850000310035450800190038552013480040453400460175265300340179885600430183275090UtSlPG20260610134734.0mcr n260607r20251926utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPH1 aHelanen, Vilho,d1899-195210aHeräävä heimo 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2025  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2025-01-12  aTapio Riikonen  a"Heräävä heimo" by Vilho Helanen is a dramatic play set in the early 20th century, specifically during the tumultuous period of the Estonian War of Independence in January 1919. The narrative unfolds in a village in Northern Estonia, focusing on the struggles of a family caught in the conflict between Estonian forces and the advancing Russian troops. The story explores themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and the fight for national identity.  The play centers around Dr. Jaan Järv, his wife Linda, and their children Kaarel and Salme, as they navigate the horrors of war and the personal turmoil that accompanies it. Kaarel, a soldier, is haunted by his experiences in battle, while Salme becomes a symbol of courage and determination. The arrival of Finnish volunteers offers a glimmer of hope amid despair. Tension escalates with the entrance of the Russian lieutenant Vasilij Aleksandrovitš, who poses a threat to Salme's safety. Ultimately, the narrative culminates in a dramatic conclusion where sacrifice and heroism are on full display as characters confront their fates, reflecting the broader struggle for freedom and independence facing their nation. Through its poignant dialogue and intense emotions, the play captures the essence of a society on the brink of transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cPorvoo: WSOY, 1926  aFinnish drama -- 20th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75090