Seikkailu saaristossa: Laulunsekainen huvinäytelmä kahdessa näytöksessä

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Seikkailu saaristossa: Laulunsekainen huvinäytelmä kahdessa näytöksessä

by Zacharias Topelius

FI·~1 hours·7 chapters

Chapters

7 total

SEIKKAILU SAARISTOSSA

0:05

Z. TOPELIUS

0:05

HENKILÖT:

1:11:43

EEVA.

0:16

PRINSSI.

0:17

OTTO.

0:17

STIINA.

0:24

Description

Set on a luminous midsummer night in 1767, the story unfolds on the rugged islands of Degerö and nearby Santahamina, where the sea, cliffs and pine‑scented air create a vivid backdrop for a light‑hearted musical romp. A seventeen‑year‑old prince, restless for freedom, slips away from his royal duties with the daring lieutenant Otto Sporren, eager to taste adventure beyond the confines of his court. Alongside a colorful cast of aristocrats, a curious admiral and spirited local maidens, they chart a mischievous course that promises both comedy and romance.

In the opening act the pair hide behind craggy outcrops, overhearing whispered plans and stumbling upon sleeping locals in a modest cottage. Their playful banter and impromptu songs turn ordinary moments into farcical escapades, as the prince’s lofty dreams of ruling with kindness clash with Otto’s pragmatic humor. The atmosphere buzzes with youthful exuberance, setting the stage for a charming tale of daring exploits and unexpected friendships.

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Language

fi

Duration

~1 hours (70K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Apr 13, 2014

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

Zacharias Topelius

Zacharias Topelius

1818–1898

A beloved Finnish storyteller, poet, and historian, he helped shape Finland’s literary imagination with fairy tales, historical novels, and writing for young readers. His work, written in Swedish, made him one of the country’s most widely read authors of the 19th century.

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