Hellät sukulaiset: Huvinäytelmä kolmessa näytöksessä

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Hellät sukulaiset: Huvinäytelmä kolmessa näytöksessä

by Roderich Benedix

FI·~2 hours·6 chapters

Chapters

6 total
1

HELLÄT SUKULAISET

0:04
2

RODERICH BENEDIX

0:08
3

JÄSENET:

0:25
4

ENSIMMÄINEN NÄYTÖS.

1:00:37
5

TOINEN NÄYTÖS.

46:40
6

KOLMAS NÄYTÖS.

25:25

Description

A lively garden hall sets the scene for a family reunion that quickly turns into a tangled web of longing, accusation, and uneasy humor. The matriarch, haunted by a decade‑long absence of her beloved husband, clings to a cherished locket while the younger members—sibling, niece, and a meddlesome cousin—bustle about, each with their own hidden motives. Tension rises when Dietrich, a brash youth, confronts the grieving woman, demanding a secret she fiercely protects.

The play’s sharp dialogue and witty exchanges reveal a household where affection and rivalry collide, exposing generational clashes and the fragile balance of honor. Listeners are drawn into a world of ornate rooms, whispered conspiracies, and the strange rituals of a 19th‑century aristocratic circle, all while the characters grapple with love, duty, and the lingering ache of an absent patriarch. The first act promises a blend of comedy and drama that keeps the audience guessing what will happen next.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~2 hours (128K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2016-11-21

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Roderich Benedix

Roderich Benedix

1811–1873

A popular 19th-century German playwright, actor, and librettist, he was known for lively stage comedies that won broad audiences. His career took him from touring companies to major theater leadership, while Leipzig remained the center of his life.

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