Hanuumanin tytär: 3-näytöksinen apinakomedia

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Hanuumanin tytär: 3-näytöksinen apinakomedia

by Lauri Haarla

FI·~1 hours·6 chapters

Chapters

6 total
1

HANUUMANIN TYTÄR

0:03
2

LAURI HAARLA

0:02
3

HENKILÖT:

0:27
4

1 NÄYTÖS

35:49
5

VÄLIVERHO - II NÄYTÖS

29:29
6

VÄLIVERHO. - KOLMAS NÄYTÖS.

12:26

Description

In a sun‑drenched twilight where the sky flickers between lion and dog, the kingdom of Hanuuman teeters on the brink of a ridiculous apocalypse. The stage is a wild tapestry of a gnarled walnut tree, a sleek sesame trunk, and a looming blue volcano that resembles a gorilla’s massive shoulders. From the first moments, the play bubbles with absurdity, inviting listeners to imagine a world where apes wear human masks and the only law is a series of shouted nonsense verses.

The cast is led by Hanuuman, the self‑appointed ape king, his favorite consort Naakka, and their rambunctious son Hyypä, together with a colorful chorus of rebels, judges, and a solemn soul‑shepherd. Their dialogues crash together like tossed nuts, mixing slapstick chase scenes with sly commentary on power, tradition, and the chaos of youthful rebellion. The language is vivid and rhythmic, making every exchange feel like a mischievous chant that keeps the audience both amused and oddly reflective.

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Language

fi

Duration

~1 hours (75K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2015-08-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Lauri Haarla

Lauri Haarla

1890–1944

A Finnish poet, playwright, and novelist whose work moved between lyric feeling, folklore, and the stage. Writing in the early 20th century, he became known for a varied literary career that reached from poems to drama and fiction.

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