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050 4 _aPH
100 1 _aLarin-Kyösti,
_d1873-1948
245 1 0 _aLemminkäinen
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-04-22
508 _aTapio Riikonen
520 _a"Lemminkäinen: Viisinäytöksinen näytelmä" by Larin-Kyösti is a dramatic work, likely written in the early 20th century. The play centers around the character Lemminkäinen, a legendary hero from Finnish folklore, exploring his relationships with women and the conflicts that arise from them, particularly with the powerful Louhi of Pohjola. Themes of love, heroism, and the supernatural are expected to be woven throughout the narrative, reflecting the cultural significance of its mythological roots. At the start of the play, we are introduced to a lively setting on a hill where young maidens discuss the absence of Kauko and Lemminkäinen, hinting at a forthcoming contest of some sort. Lemminkäinen is depicted as a charismatic figure who flirts with the maidens, particularly Kyllikki, while also displaying his boldness through banter with the local shepherd. Tensions escalate when Lemminkäinen's brash nature leads him to confront the issues surrounding love and loyalty, especially as he is warned about the perils posed by Louhi and the unknown dangers of the northern land. This opening sets the stage for a tale infused with both romantic intrigue and impending conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cFinland: Otava, 1907
653 _aFinnish drama -- 20th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70618
999 _c111344
_d111344