
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
A sharp-eyed Finnish novelist and playwright, she wrote with wit and precision about marriage, power, and the tensions hidden inside ordinary life. Her work is often noted for its modern tone and its unsentimental view of social and family relationships.
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