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100 1 _aTalvio, Maila,
_d1871-1951
245 1 0 _aHuhtikuun-Manta
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
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 2024-10-31
508 _aTapio Riikonen
520 _a"Huhtikuun-Manta" by Maila Talvio is a drama written in the early 20th century. The play centers around the life of Manta, a middle-aged woman navigating personal and social feelings amidst familial and societal expectations. It reflects the social dynamics and issues related to marriage and divorce, showcasing the challenges faced by women of that era. In the play, Manta grapples with her tumultuous relationship with her husband, Matti, as her emotions range from frustration to affection. The story unfolds within their modest home, where Manta finds herself reflecting on her life's disappointments and joy while interacting with characters such as Miina, a lively village girl, and Pilliskuru, a wealthy cattle dealer. Tensions rise as Manta contemplates divorce, inspired by the recent separation of a local doctor and his wife, only to ultimately embrace reconciliation with Matti. The play highlights themes of love, tradition, and the struggle for women to assert their identities within their marriages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cPorvoo: WSOY, 1911
653 _aFinnish drama -- 20th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74663
999 _c115388
_d115388