TY  - BOOK
AU  - Gogol,Nikolai Vasilevich
AU  - Repo,K.
TI  - Naimapuuhat: 2-näytöksinen huvinäytelmä
AV  - PG 
PY  - 2016///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Russia -- Drama
KW  - Russian drama -- Translations into Finnish
N1  - Translation of Женитьба (Zhenitʹba); Release date is 2016-05-30; Produced by Tapio Riikonen; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52193
ER  -