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100 1 _aKurikka, Matti,
_d1863-1915
245 1 0 _aViimeinen ponnistus :
_bNäytelmä neljässä näytöksessä
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-01-17
508 _aProduced by Matti Järvinen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Viimeinen ponnistus" by Matti Kurikka is a drama in four acts written in the late 19th century. Set in Ingria during a time of societal tension, the play explores the struggles of serfs against aristocratic oppression, focusing on the themes of freedom, class conflict, and personal relationships. Key characters include Andrei, a serf seeking acceptance and love, and Roponen, a landowner striving for the rights of his people. The opening of the play introduces the setting, a communal space where various characters, both young and old, gather amid laughter, singing, and light-hearted banter. As they engage in conversations about societal norms and relationships, we meet Anni, the young woman torn between love for Andrei and her father's expectations, highlighting the class distinctions that complicate their romance. Additionally, discussions arise concerning the impending emancipation of serfs, igniting hopes and fears among the community. A mysterious woman, Audotja, enters, hinting at deeper connections and conflicts that will unfold as the story progresses. This opening sets a vibrant and poignant tone, establishing the central conflict of yearning for freedom and the complexities of personal loyalties against a backdrop of societal change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFinnish drama
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14719
999 _c56107
_d56107