Release date is 2024-05-17

Tapio Riikonen

"Rahanhimo: Näytelmä kolmessa näytöksessä" by Stjernström and Stjernström is a theatrical play likely written in the late 19th century. It explores themes of greed and social class, highlighting the struggles of the working class in contrast to the wealthy elite. The play's setting and characters illustrate the moral dilemmas faced by individuals caught in cycles of poverty and ambition. In this dramatic work, the story revolves around Pori, a former bricklayer who unexpectedly attains wealth after a long period of hardship. His daughter Anna becomes a target of manipulation by the upper class, particularly by the cunning Mrs. Haakuna, who seeks to marry her son to Anna in hopes of accessing her newfound riches. However, Anna's heart belongs to the kind-hearted Dr. Ahokas. As events unfold, issues of identity, love, and the true cost of wealth are brought to the forefront when Pori’s moral decay leads to tragic consequences. Ultimately, the play delves into the effects of money on relationships and personal integrity, posing the question of whether true happiness can be attained through material wealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Originally published: Finland: N. A. Zilliacus, 1876