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100 1 _aTalvio, Maila,
_d1871-1951
245 1 0 _aSuomesta pois
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-05-16
508 _aTapio Riikonen
520 _a"Suomesta pois: Kuvaus keväältä 1899" by Maila Talvio is a two-act play written during the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on the themes of emigration and the struggles faced by Finnish farmers during a difficult period. The characters grapple with the decision to leave their homeland for America in search of better opportunities amidst challenging circumstances in Finland. The story unfolds in a rural Finnish setting where the central character, Mattila, is faced with the imminent departure of his children and neighbors to America. As the village deals with flooding, food scarcity, and political repression, young characters like Selma and Antti consider leaving for a brighter future abroad. Yet, Mattila remains resolute about staying on his land. In the end, the characters come together in reflection, reaffirming their commitment to their homeland despite the allure of the American dream. The play captures the emotional turmoil of leaving home and the determination to face struggles with resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cWerner Söderström, 1899
653 _aFinnish drama -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70772
999 _c111498
_d111498