
audiobook
by Eugène Scribe, Gustave Lemoine
ULOS IKKUNASTA
AUGUSTIN SCRIBE
A bustling country estate becomes the stage for a lively farce, where a proud factory owner, d’Havrecourt, prowls the garden walls and balcony doors, dispensing blustery advice to anyone who dares to cross his path. He bumbles through conversations with the sharp‑tongued Jeanne Shoppen, the absent‑minded heir Raoul, and a troupe of servants, each exchange crackling with witty retorts and playful misunderstandings. The opening scenes blend a hint of social satire with the rattling of old‑world aristocratic pretensions, inviting listeners into a world of charmingly exaggerated propriety.
As the characters weave through letters, misplaced visits, and half‑hearted accusations, the humor swells around their tangled relationships. Jeanne’s earnest attempts to deliver a mysterious note collide with d’Havrecourt’s grandiose self‑image, while Raoul’s frantic longing for family ties adds a warm, human pulse to the comedy. The dialogue sparkles with period‑specific quirks, offering a delightful glimpse into 19th‑century Finnish theatrical flair that feels both familiar and refreshingly off‑beat.
Language
fi
Duration
~58 minutes (56K characters)
Release date
Sep 23, 2024
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1791–1861
A master of the “well-made play,” Eugène Scribe shaped 19th-century theatre with tightly plotted comedies, dramas, and some of the era’s most successful opera librettos. His collaborations helped bring works by Auber, Rossini, Meyerbeer, Donizetti, and Verdi to the stage.
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1802–1885
A busy figure in 19th-century French popular theater, he wrote plays, librettos, and song texts that were widely performed and published. His work moved easily between comedy, drama, and music, giving him a lasting place in the world of boulevard entertainment.
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