02204cam a22003373u 4500 52193 UtSlPG 20260610134213.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PG Gogol, Nikolai Vasilevich, 1809-1852 Naimapuuhat: 2-näytöksinen huvinäytelmä Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Translation of Женитьба (Zhenitʹba). Release date is 2016-05-30 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Naimapuuhat: 2-näytöksinen huvinäytelmä" by Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol is a two-act comedy written in the early 19th century. This work presents a humorous exploration of courtship and marriage through a collection of eccentric characters navigating the complexities of relationships. The main character, Podkolesin, is a hesitant suitor grappling with the idea of marriage, reflecting the social norms and expectations of his era. The opening of the play introduces Podkolesin, a somewhat indecisive bachelor who is contemplating the prospect of marriage whilst lounging in his room. He is visited by his friend Stepan and the matchmaker Fjokla, who pressure him to consider wedlock seriously. Podkolesin appears both anxious and self-reflective, revealing his extroverted thoughts about the qualities of a potential bride, Agafja Tihonovna. The dialogue captures the playful banter concerning his preparations for marriage, setting the tone for the comedic exploration of social expectations surrounding romance. The beginning hints at the amusing mishaps and social commentary that will unfold as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Russia -- Drama Russian drama -- Translations into Finnish Repo, K. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52193 93027 93027