Holberg, Ludvig 1684-1754 creator Hannikainen, Pietari 1813-1899 text utu 2015 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Anttonius Putronius eli Antto Puuronen: Ilveilys viidessä näytelmässä" by Ludvig Holberg is a comedic play written in the early 18th century. The work is a satire that explores themes of education, arrogance, and the clash between intellectualism and common sense, primarily through the character of Anttonius Putronius, who embodies an overzealous scholar's hubris. The opening of the play introduces various characters, including the protagonist, Anttonius Putronius, and his family, who await his return home from studies in Helsinki. The initial scenes depict the confusion and comical misunderstandings surrounding Putronius's scholarly achievements, particularly his struggles with Latin, and how his family grapples with the implications of his newfound knowledge. Amidst humorous exchanges with figures like the Kanttori (the village cantor) and his father Sipri, the audience witnesses the relationship between academia and rural life, setting a comedic foundation for Putronius's character development and the unfolding conflicts surrounding his intellectual pretensions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-09-08 Produced by Tapio Riikonen Original publication data not identified Comedy plays Danish drama -- Translations into Finnish PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49909 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49909 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134140.0 49909