
In a cramped student lodging on the eve of the 1537 Wittenberg reforms, a handful of Finnish scholars scrape together their meager comforts amid flickering candlelight. Simo Viipuri, a lanky, weary reader, and his more sprightly brother Martti Teitti, who sketches heraldic symbols while fretting over hunger, embody the restless energy of youth caught in a moment of theological upheaval. Their conversations drift between hunger, lineage, and the looming presence of Mikael Agricola, the reformer whose return could tip the fragile balance of their cramped world.
The play captures the tension between scholarly devotion and everyday survival, as the men navigate cramped quarters, dwindling light, and the weight of their impending futures. With a blend of humor, melancholy, and subtle historical texture, the drama invites listeners to step into a night where scripture, superstition, and personal ambition collide, setting the stage for the transformative events that will soon reshape their lives.
Language
fi
Duration
~16 minutes (15K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2012-12-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1879–1922
A Finnish writer, journalist, and political activist, he lived through a turbulent period in Finland’s history and brought sharp social concerns into his work. His life was cut short in 1922, but his name remains tied to both literature and public debate.
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