02189cam a22003253u 4500 48627 UtSlPG 20260610134122.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG sv iso639-1 PH Canth, Minna, 1844-1897 Työmiehen vaimo. Swedish Arbetarens hustru: Skådspel i fem akter Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-04-01 Produced by Matti Järvinen, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Arbetarens hustru: Skådspel i fem akter" by Minna Canth is a dramatic play written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of Risto, an emerging worker, and his devoted wife, Johanna, as they navigate the challenges of their marriage and societal expectations in Finland. The characters grapple with themes of gender roles, class struggle, and the quest for personal dignity amidst hardships. The opening of the play introduces Risto and Johanna on their wedding night, filled with joy and celebration among family and friends. However, the festive mood soon encounters disruption when Kerttu, a tumultuous figure from Risto's past, arrives and reveals hidden tensions between characters. As dialogue unfolds, elements of trust, loyalty, and betrayal emerge, hinting at the struggles that the couple must face in their life together as external pressures and personal choices threaten their love and happiness. The stage is set for a rich exploration of complex interpersonal dynamics, emphasizing social commentary on the roles of men and women during this time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Finnish drama -- Translations into Swedish Winterhjelm, Hedvig https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48627 89466 89466