
SAVU-UHRI
MARIA JOTUNI
HENKILÖT:
ENSIMMÄINEN NÄYTÖS
TOINEN NÄYTÖS
KOLMAS NÄYTÖS
In a sunny courtyard beside a modest cottage, a hand‑painted sign proclaims “Café and Bakery.” The day begins with the lilting strains of a fiddle as Isaksson, a wandering journeyman, arrives with a song on his lips, immediately sparking a lively exchange with the sharp‑tongued Riikka, a local wheat merchant. Their banter over money, work, and the promise of summer sets the tone for a comedy that celebrates the quirks of rural life.
Among the colorful cast are Kalle, the eager apprentice baker dreaming of flour‑filled fortunes, and a host of villagers whose petty disputes over lost trousers and secret romances weave a tapestry of humor and heart. As plans for a new café take shape, old grudges surface and unexpected alliances form, promising plenty of laughs and a glimpse into the tight‑knit community’s hopes and mischiefs.
Language
fi
Duration
~1 hours (90K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Oct 12, 2014
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1880–1943
Known for sharp, modern stories and plays, this Finnish writer explored marriage, power, and everyday hypocrisy with wit that still feels fresh. Her work helped push Finnish literature toward a more daring, psychologically observant style.
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