02214cam a22003373u 4500 50314 UtSlPG 20260610134145.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PT Holberg, Ludvig, 1684-1754 Mester Gert Westphaler. Finnish Mestari Gert eli Lörpöttelevä parturi: Huvinäytelmä 1:ssä näytöksessä 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 2015-10-26 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Mestari Gert eli Lörpöttelevä parturi: Huvinäytelmä 1:ssä näytöksessä" by Holberg is a theatrical comedy written in the early 18th century. This work showcases the humorous and often absurd aspects of social interactions, particularly focusing on love and courtship. With its rich characters and witty dialogues, the play reflects the cultural dynamics of its time, exploring themes of romance, societal expectations, and individual folly. The plot centers around Mestari Gert, a talkative barber and surgeon, who is in love with Leonora, the daughter of an apothecary. However, despite being urged by his mother to propose, Gert's propensity for excessive chatter constantly derails his attempts at romance. Meanwhile, other suitors and the apothecary’s familial expectations further complicate Gert’s chances, leading to comedic misunderstandings and conflicts. Ultimately, Gert’s failure to properly communicate his intentions results in him losing Leonora to another suitor, highlighting the play's critique of communication and the often trivial standards society places on romantic success. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Comedy plays Danish drama -- Translations into Finnish Snellman, Jussi, 1879-1969 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50314 91152 91152