Arbetarens hustru: Skådspel i fem akter

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Canth, Minna, 1844-1897

Contributor:

Winterhjelm, Hedvig

Standardized Title:

Työmiehen vaimo. Swedish

Language:

Swedish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Arbetarens hustru: Skådspel i fem akter" by Minna Canth is a dramatic play written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of Risto, an emerging worker, and his devoted wife, Johanna, as they navigate the challenges of their marriage and societal expectations in Finland. The characters grapple with themes of gender roles, class struggle, and the quest for personal dignity amidst hardships. The opening of the play introduces Risto and Johanna on their wedding night, filled with joy and celebration among family and friends. However, the festive mood soon encounters disruption when Kerttu, a tumultuous figure from Risto's past, arrives and reveals hidden tensions between characters. As dialogue unfolds, elements of trust, loyalty, and betrayal emerge, hinting at the struggles that the couple must face in their life together as external pressures and personal choices threaten their love and happiness. The stage is set for a rich exploration of complex interpersonal dynamics, emphasizing social commentary on the roles of men and women during this time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Matti Järvinen, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2015-04-01