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100 1 _aHeiberg, J. L.
_q(Johan Ludvig),
_d1791-1860
240 1 0 _aNei. Finnish
245 1 1 _a»Ei» on parempi kuin »kyllä»
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2025-06-21
508 _aTapio Riikonen
520 _a"»Ei» on parempi kuin »kyllä» : 1-näytöksinen laulunäytelmä by J. L. Heiberg" is a one-act musical comedy (vaudeville) written in the early to mid-19th century. In this Finnish setting, the play gently satirizes courtship, matchmaking, and social calculation, showing how a well‑timed “no” can outdo any “yes.” The story follows Gamstrup, a stern guardian; his spirited niece Sofia; Halme, a young law graduate lodging in their home; and Liima, an earnest organist. Halme plans to placate his father by proposing to a wealthy cousin, expecting a refusal, while quietly courting Sofia. Liima arrives to borrow finery—and Halme’s help—to woo an unnamed bride who proves to be Sofia herself. Primed by Halme, Sofia answers every question with “no,” sending Liima away crestfallen. When Gamstrup orders her to reply “no” to Halme as well, Halme returns jubilant: his cousin’s engagement has triggered a handsome inheritance, removing all obstacles. He cleverly frames his questions so Sofia’s repeated “no” affirms her love and consent, winning Gamstrup’s blessing; Liima bows out, and the finale proclaims that sometimes “no” is better than “yes.” (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cJyväskylä: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1926
653 _aOne-act plays
653 _aDanish drama -- Translations into Finnish
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/76345
999 _c117070
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