
In a sleepy provincial town, the modest farmer Janne sits at his kitchen table, pen in hand, wrestling with a long list of names. His wife Laura, ever the meticulous hostess, reminds him of the proper etiquette for greeting each guest, from the mayor to the local customs officer. As their diligent maid Miina prepares to head into town, the couple debates whether a simple cup of tea or a more elaborate offering will satisfy their benefactor, the generous patruuna Anderson.
The stage is set for a lively evening where social hierarchies clash with good‑natured banter. Characters such as the rotund rector, the aristocratic baroness, and the ever‑present customs clerk promise a parade of witty misunderstandings. Listeners will be drawn into the charming scramble of invitations, the subtle rivalries of small‑town life, and the anticipation of a gathering that could either cement friendships or spark delightful chaos.
Full title
Pukkisen pidot Kaksinäytöksinen huvinäytelmä
Language
fi
Duration
~1 hours (58K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-02-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1848–1924
A Finnish playwright with a sharp eye for small-town life, he helped shape popular domestic comedy in the years after Aleksis Kivi. His lively plays poke fun at officials, shopkeepers, and everyday social manners with warmth and irony.
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