
KAINI
J. F. LAGERVALL
1. NÄYTÖS.
2. NÄYTÖS.
3. NÄYTÖS.
4. NÄYTÖS.
5. NÄYTÖS.
1. NÄYTÖS.
2. NÄYTÖS.
3. NÄYTÖS.
Set against a modest homestead of the ancient family, the tale opens with Adam and Eve watching their youngest, Aabel, as he bursts with curiosity and song. Their other son, Kaini, is portrayed as the diligent worker, constantly tending fields, mending tools, and striving to meet his parents’ high expectations. The dialogue swirls between praise and gentle criticism, revealing a household where love is woven together with the strain of daily labor and the subtle rivalry that already stirs between the brothers.
As the day unfolds, Kaini’s competence is tested when playful mischief erupts—Aabel’s noisy toys and a sudden splash of water disrupt the routine, prompting Adam’s stern warning and Eve’s protective interjections. The scene captures the tension between obedience and youthful rebellion, hinting at deeper questions about duty, jealousy, and the desire for approval. Listeners are invited to feel the rustic rhythm of early family life while sensing the undercurrents that will shape each character’s path.
Language
fi
Duration
~33 minutes (32K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2014-12-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1787–1865
A soldier turned playwright, he helped open the door to Finnish-language drama in the early 1800s. He is best remembered for Ruunulinna, often described as the first play written in Finnish.
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