Author |
Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805 |
Translator |
Ahlqvist, August, 1826-1889 |
Uniform Title |
Kabale und Liebe. Finnish
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Title |
Kavaluus ja rakkaus: Murhenäytelmä viidessä näytöksessä
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Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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Summary |
"Kavaluus ja rakkaus: Murhenäytelmä viidessä näytöksessä" by Friedrich Schiller is a tragic play penned in the late 18th century. The narrative revolves around complex themes of love, honor, deception, and societal expectations, highlighting the struggles of its characters against these forces. Central to the play are Ferdinand, a young nobleman caught between duty and passion, and Loviisa, a talented musician's daughter whose honor is jeopardized by social intrigue. The opening of the play introduces key figures and sets a dramatic tone. It begins in the home of Miller, a city musician, who is deeply concerned about his daughter Loviisa's reputation as she becomes an object of affection for the arrogant Baron Ferdinand, son of President von Walter. Miller expresses his fears about the potential consequences of his daughter's association with a man of higher social standing, hinting at the turmoil and conflict that will arise throughout the play. As Loviisa emerges as a character full of innocence and passionate love, the tensions of class dynamics and the constraints of relationships are sharply drawn, suggesting a narrative rich in emotional depth and moral quandaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
Finnish |
LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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Subject |
Tragedies
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Subject |
German drama -- Translations into Finnish
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
49552 |
Release Date |
Jul 30, 2015 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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