Halme, Kaarle 1864-1946 creator text utu 2026 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats Kyöpeli by Kaarle Halme is a one-act stage comedy (farce) written in the early 20th century. Set in a rural household during the rowdy year-end “runtuviikko,” it playfully skewers gossip, pride, and romantic misunderstandings as a meddling, self-righteous aunt becomes the target of a matchmaking scheme. The plot follows farmer Aatu, whose engagement to shy neighbor Anna-Liisa wobbles when Aunt Susanna spreads a lurid tale of his supposed infidelity—actually an old family legend misapplied. Aatu clears the confusion, winning Anna-Liisa back. Meanwhile the jolly farmhand Eppu and the dry-witted bachelor Oka hatch a plan: humble Susanna’s moral posturing and pair her off. Eppu flirts outrageously until Susanna’s prim facade crumbles, and Aatu sweetens the deal by promising Oka a cottage and stock. With Susanna steered into Oka’s arms, quarrels among the servants (Kaisa, Kiia, Selma) melt away, music and villagers flood in for dancing, and the household’s harmony is restored in a burst of laughter and hurrahs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2026-04-19 Tapio Riikonen Originally published: Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto, 1915 Comedy plays One-act plays Finnish drama -- 20th century PH Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto, 1915 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/78488 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/78488 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134823.0 78488