02299cam a22003373u 4500 53782 UtSlPG 20260610134235.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PT Strindberg, August, 1849-1912 Mäster Olof. Finnish Mestari Olavi: Viisinäytöksinen näytelmä Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-12-21 Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen "Mestari Olavi: Viisinäytöksinen näytelmä" by August Strindberg is a drama written in the early 20th century. The play features central characters such as Mestari Olavi (Olaus Petri), Gerdt Kirjanpainaja, and various historical figures including bishops and members of the nobility, reflecting the tensions of religious and societal changes during the Reformation. The play grapples with themes of faith, authority, and personal conviction in the face of dogma. At the start of the drama, we encounter Olavi, a young scholar, engaged in a playful mock performance about the tribulations of Israel and their captivity, contrasting with a more serious urge to prophetically address the struggles of his people. His companion Laurentius encourages him to rise to greater challenges, hinting at the pending turbulence of societal unrest. As Olavi grapples with his sense of duty and fear, a gathering of townsfolk expresses frustration over their denied access to the church, setting the stage for conflict over faith and governance. The scene is charged with drama as Olavi eventually resolves to confront the issues at hand, signaling his role as both a leader and a voice of change in a divided society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Historical drama Swedish drama -- Translations into Finnish Koskelainen, Yrjö, 1885-1951 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53782 94616 94616