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100	1		_aAho, Juhani, _d1861-1921
245	1	0	_aPanu: Näytelmä
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-10-25
508			_aProduced by Tapio Riikonen
520			_a"Panu: Näytelmä" by Juhani Aho is a four-act play written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a rural setting steeped in superstition and uncertainty, featuring a central character, Panu, a local magician or "tietäjä," whose skills are both revered and feared by the community. The play explores themes of faith, magic versus religion, and the clash between traditional beliefs and modern influences. The opening of "Panu" introduces us to the interior of a parsonage at Kontojärvi, where Mrs. Olai and her servant Kaarina prepare for a congregation gathering. Their conversation reveals a recent incident involving Panu, who has reportedly performed miraculous healing on the wife of the local bailiff using his alleged magical powers. As the villagers gather, tensions rise between the beliefs in traditional witchcraft and the authoritative stance of the new pastor, Martti Olai. Panu’s impending arrival stirs both apprehension and curiosity among the townsfolk, setting a stage for conflict between his mystical reputation and the church’s mission to dispel superstition. The arrival of villagers seeking guidance from the pastor, interspersed with chants and discussions of Panu's powers, highlights a community at the crossroads of faith and folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFinland -- History -- To 1523 -- Drama
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13849
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