
audiobook
HELLÄT SUKULAISET
RODERICH BENEDIX
JÄSENET:
ENSIMMÄINEN NÄYTÖS.
TOINEN NÄYTÖS.
KOLMAS NÄYTÖS.
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.
Language
fi
Duration
~2 hours (128K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2016-11-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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