Sillankorvan emäntä by Hilja Kilpi

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Author Kilpi, Hilja, 1844-1927
Title Sillankorvan emäntä
Nelinäytöksinen näytelmä - Tapaus länsisuomalaisessa talonpoikaissuvussa 1860-1870-luvulla
Credits Produced by Matti Järvinen, Tuija Lindholm and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "Sillankorvan emäntä" by Hilja Kilpi is a four-act play written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a Finnish farm setting during the late 19th century, centering around the life of Mailiisa, the strong-willed matriarch of Sillankorva, and her daughter Johanna. The play explores themes of familial duty, societal expectations, and the challenges of navigating personal desires against the weight of tradition. The opening of the play introduces us to Sillankorva, where the daily life of the household is vividly depicted. Mailiisa, the protagonist, is shown as a commanding presence in her home, dealing with her servant Kreeta and the old steward Tapani. There is an underlying tension regarding potential suitors for Johanna and the future of the family estate. As the characters banter, the motivations of each emerge—Mailiisa is determined to keep Sillankorva within her family, while Johanna grapples with her own emerging independence and the restrictions imposed upon her by her mother. The dynamics of power, familial relationships, and the expectations placed upon young women provide a rich foundation for the play's exploration of personal and societal identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 15217
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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