
KULTAINEN VASIKKA
MARIA JOTUNI
HENKILÖT:
ENSIMMÄINEN NÄYTÖS
TOINEN NÄYTÖS
KOLMAS NÄYTÖS
Set in a cramped, makeshift parlor during the turbulence of war, the first act introduces a colorful cast of a demanding businessman, his anxious wife, and a sharp‑tongued servant. Eedit, the wife, erupts in frantic monologues about the tyranny of money, demanding every last coin while questioning love, honor, and the very purpose of their marriage. Aliina, the housemaid, responds with witty, almost philosophical retorts that turn the domestic dispute into a lively debate on scarcity and devotion.
The dialogue crackles with rapid wordplay and exaggerated emotional swings, making the scene feel both absurd and deeply human. As other characters—a photographer father, a hopeful actress, and a presiding trade councilor—loom in the background, the play sketches a satirical portrait of a society trying to keep dignity amid financial strain. Listeners will enjoy the witty banter and the way the comedy reveals the fragile balance between love, loyalty, and the relentless pursuit of wealth.
Language
fi
Duration
~2 hours (122K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2014-10-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1880–1943
Known for sharp, clear-eyed writing about love, marriage, and everyday power, this Finnish novelist and playwright became one of the standout voices of early 20th-century literature. Her work often mixed wit with uncomfortable truths, giving ordinary domestic life unusual intensity.
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