
HAUSKA ASUNTO
WILHO RANTA
HENKILÖT:
In a modest Hamina parlor, the widowed Rouva Peronius oversees a bustling household that includes her daughters Aili (20) and Aino (15), the clerk Arvo Kunnas, and the maid Heta. The scene opens with a newspaper announcing Aili’s engagement, which Aino reads aloud with exaggerated solemnity, prompting teasing from her sister.
Aino pretends to be a seasoned matchmaker, quoting lofty ideas of love and procreation, while Aili rolls her eyes and jokes about teenage wisdom. Heta then arrives with a mysterious letter addressed to “the wolf,” sparking curiosity and gentle ribbing. Their quirks—Aino’s dramatic flair, Aili’s practical humor, Heta’s clumsy earnestness—paint a lively domestic comedy.
The evening unfolds into gentle chaos of chores, whispers, and the anticipation of a wedding. The play captures the warmth of close‑knit community life while lampooning the pomp of social rituals, offering listeners a charming, light‑hearted glimpse into a world where love, miscommunication, and laughter share the same room.
Language
fi
Duration
~36 minutes (34K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2015-11-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
A little-known Finnish playwright remembered today for a lively one-act comedy that found new readers through Project Gutenberg. His surviving work has the quick pace and playful misunderstandings of light stage farce.
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