
Produced by Matti Järvinen and Tuija Lindholm.
TAPANI
ANNA
TAPANI
ANNA
TAPANI
ANNA
TAPANI
ANNA
TAPANI
In a snow‑laden Finnish farmyard during the winter of 1708, a family braces for the turmoil that follows a neighboring village’s fiery ruin. The opening scenes introduce Anna, the young daughter of the Peltola household, and Tapani, a loyal servant, as they peer out a window at the orange glow of distant flames. Their conversation reveals a community on edge, haunted by the advance of enemy troops and the looming threat of loss. Through hushed urgency and fierce determination, the play draws listeners into the stark realities of a war‑torn countryside, where personal hopes clash with the demands of survival.
The dialogue between Anna and Tapani balances tender affection with grim resolve, hinting at deeper loyalties and the weight of duty that will test each character. As the winter wind howls and the firelight flickers, the audience is invited to feel the fragile hope that persists even amid the looming darkness, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of courage, sacrifice, and the ties that bind a war‑scarred family.
Full title
Kuningasverta Kaksinäytöksinen kuvaus Kaksinäytöksinen kuvaus
Language
fi
Duration
~35 minutes (34K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-06-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1898–1927
A Finnish playwright whose career was brief but memorable, she is best known for the historical drama Kuningasverta. Writing in the early 20th century, she left behind work that still surfaces in literary archives and digital libraries.
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