Seikkailu jalkamatkalla: Viisinäytöksinen laulunäytelmä

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Seikkailu jalkamatkalla: Viisinäytöksinen laulunäytelmä

by C. (Christian) Hostrup

FI·~1 hours

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Description

A lively musical comedy opens on a sunny meadow near the grand Lahdenpohjan manor, where a rag‑tag group of characters gathers for the first act. The scene introduces a proud land‑owner, his daughter Laura, the clever agronomist Kaisla, the diligent local constable Paukku, and a host of servants and villagers. Their conversations quickly turn mischievous when Santtu‑Sihteeri, a freshly escaped prisoner, bumps into the hapless farmhand Manu, sparking a witty exchange about stolen money, desperate schemes, and the quirks of rural life.

The dialogue is peppered with catchy tunes and playful wordplay, giving listeners a taste of early‑twentieth‑century Finnish humor and social satire. As the characters argue over a ten‑mark bounty and the mystery of the manor’s owner, the audience is drawn into a world where ambition, poverty, and pride collide in charming, melodic conflict. The first act sets the stage for a spirited adventure that promises both laughs and a glimpse into the era’s everyday drama.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~1 hours (90K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2016-05-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

C. (Christian) Hostrup

C. (Christian) Hostrup

1818–1892

A Danish poet, playwright, and priest, best remembered for lively comedies packed with quick dialogue and recognizable everyday characters. His stage works stayed popular in Denmark for many years and were also often performed in Norway.

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