02258cam a22003013u 4500 56901 UtSlPG 20260610134318.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Huhtinen, E. Tukkikauppa: Nelinäytöksinen kuvaus kansan elämästä Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-04-02 Produced by Jari Koivisto "Tukkikauppa: Nelinäytöksinen kuvaus kansan elämästä" by E. Huhtinen is a dramatic work, likely written in the early 20th century. This play delves into the lives of a rural family, the Metsolas, as they navigate personal relationships and economic challenges stemming from their involvement in the timber trade. The story is set within the simple yet culturally rich backdrop of Finnish rural life, capturing the interactions between the family members, the hired help, and the company agents. The opening of the play introduces us to the Metsola household, showcasing everyday life as the characters engage in various domestic tasks. We see Metsola, the patriarch, interacting humorously and sometimes critically with his family. His wife Sanna and daughter Anna are trying to manage their home, while Antti, the farmhand, entertains hopes and dreams that are met with skepticism from others. The interactions reveal underlying themes of class differences, as Antti's aspirations for a relationship with Anna stir tension, especially from Metsola's side. Meanwhile, the arrival of Nikkinen, a company agent, hints at impending financial dealings that could significantly alter the family's fortunes. As relationships develop and the timber trade looms, the play establishes a vivid portrait of rural life's complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Finnish drama -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56901 97732 97732