Strindberg, August 1849-1912 creator Koskelainen, Yrjö 1885-1951 text utu 2016 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2016-12-21 Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen Original publication data not identified Historical drama Swedish drama -- Translations into Finnish PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53782 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53782 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134235.0 53782