
SYYN SOVITUS
THEODOR KÖRNER
HENKILÖT:
ENSIMÄINEN NÄYTÖS.
A tense, one‑act tragedy unfolds in a forest lord’s hall, where the walls are lined with hunting rifles and secrets stir among three tangled figures. Klaara, caught between the charismatic hunter Konrad and the scarred Wilhelm, wrestles with forbidden desire while the looming threat of violence hangs in the air.
Konrad’s boastful chatter about a coveted prize soon turns into a bitter contest for Klaara’s affection, and Wilhelm’s arrival sparks accusations and jealousy that threaten to erupt into bloodshed. The characters exchange sharp, lyrical dialogue that reveals long‑held grudges, familial expectations, and the fragile hope of love in a world ruled by honor and firearms.
Against this stark, candle‑lit backdrop, the drama builds a palpable sense of dread, hinting at an impending clash that will test loyalty and fate. Listeners are drawn into the emotional turbulence of the first act, where every whispered promise and clenched fist foreshadows a tragic unraveling.
Language
fi
Duration
~24 minutes (23K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Jul 28, 2015
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1791–1813
A gifted young poet and playwright, he became one of the best-known literary voices of the German struggle against Napoleon. His life was cut short at just 21, which helped turn him into a lasting romantic and patriotic figure.
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