Sonniyhdistystä perustamassa : Kaksinäytöksinen riitanäytelmä

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Sonniyhdistystä perustamassa : Kaksinäytöksinen riitanäytelmä

by Väinö Kataja

FI·~23 minutes·3 chapters

Chapters

3 total

SONNIYHDlSTYSTÄ PERUSTAMASSA

11:47

VÄINÖ KATAJA

0:03

NÄYTTÄMÖ:

11:15

Description

In a chilly winter evening the Anttila farmhouse becomes a lively meeting place, its big hearth flickering while villagers settle on benches beside a side window. Landowner Ylipää Anttila, his outspoken wife, the village shoemaker Pylli‑Isso, and an earnest agronomist gather to discuss a practical matter that quickly turns into good‑natured debate. Their conversation captures the rhythm of rural life, with each voice adding a distinct flavor to the discussion.

The agronomist proposes forming a “sonni” (boar) association so the community can jointly purchase a strong, fertile animal without the expense falling on a single farmer. He hands out a few pages of draft rules, sparking jokes about contributions, the size and horns of local boars, and the promise of a healthier herd for the whole village. The witty exchange reveals both the villagers’ pride in their livestock and the gentle tug‑of‑war that accompanies any collective venture.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~23 minutes (22K characters)

Release date

Oct 4, 2024

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

VK

Väinö Kataja

1867–1914

Known for vivid stories of northern Finnish rural life, this early 20th-century writer blended local color, nature, and everyday drama in books that once reached a wide readership. He is often remembered as one of Finland’s first major popular fiction authors.

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