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100 1 _aLinnankoski, Johannes,
_d1869-1913
245 1 0 _aJeftan tytär: Yksinäytöksinen runoelma
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
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 2013-11-30
508 _aProduced by Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Jeftan tytär: Yksinäytöksinen runoelma" by Johannes Linnankoski is a one-act poetic drama written in the early 20th century. This work explores themes of sacrifice, family, and societal expectations, revolving around the biblical character Jefta and his daughter, Hagar. The narrative is heavily influenced by the historical and cultural context of ancient Israel. The plot centers on Jefta, a heroic figure in Israel, who has vowed to sacrifice the first thing that greets him upon his victorious return from battle. This turns tragic when his only daughter, Hagar, comes out to greet him, leading to a poignant exploration of love, duty, and the horrors of sacrifice. Throughout the play, Hagar expresses her willingness to accept her fate in service of her father's honor and the well-being of Israel, evoking deep emotional responses from the audience. Ultimately, her character embodies both the pain of personal loss and the nobility of self-sacrifice, highlighting the conflict between individual desires and communal obligations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBible plays
653 _aJephthah (Biblical judge) -- Drama
653 _aJephthah's daughter (Biblical figure) -- Drama
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44313
999 _c85152
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