02000cam a22003133u 4500 47048 UtSlPG 20260610134100.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PT Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805 Selima: Sadullinen komedia viidessä näytöksessä Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-10-05 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Selima: Sadullinen komedia viidessä näytöksessä" by Friedrich Schiller is a dramatic comedy likely written in the mid-19th century. The play revolves around the character Selima, the only daughter of the Emperor, who has stubbornly resisted marriage proposals, causing turmoil in her kingdom. The story intertwines themes of love, sacrifice, and societal expectations, highlighting the consequences of her actions on those around her. The beginning of the play introduces us to Purdovar, a prince who has escaped from captivity and his companion Aslak. They discuss the brutal fate of those who seek Selima's hand in marriage, warning that suitors must answer three riddles or face execution. Purdovar becomes determined to challenge this cruel custom and win Selima’s love, exhibiting both courage and folly. The opening sets the stage for a clash between personal desires and the harsh realities imposed by royal obligations, foreshadowing a dramatic exploration of love and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified German drama -- Translations into Finnish Hannikainen, Pietari, 1813-1899 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47048 87887 87887