Haarla, Lauri 1890-1944 creator text utu 2025 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Sophonisbe: Murhenäytelmä" by Lauri Haarla is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the context of Karthago and follows the titular character, Sophonisbe, the daughter of Hasdrubal, a general in Carthage, as she navigates the turbulent political landscape and her own emotional struggles amidst the impending doom of war. At the start of the play, Sophonisbe is in her father Hasdrubal's garden, contemplating dreams and the harsh reality of the present with her companion Helike. Their conversation reveals a sense of foreboding regarding the fate of Karthago, and Sophonisbe expresses her anxiety about the uncertain outcome of the ongoing conflict with Rome. As the plot progresses, threats materialize from various quarters, including the emergence of love interests and the deepening crisis surrounding her fiancé Masinissa. The opening sets the stage for themes of love, sacrifice, and the devastating impact of war, drawing the reader into a historical drama filled with tension and emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2025-02-12 Tapio Riikonen Originally published: Porvoo: WSOY, 1919 Tragedies (Drama) Sophonisba, -203 B.C. -- Drama Finnish drama -- 20th century PH Porvoo: WSOY, 1919 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75355 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75355 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134738.0 75355