Inger, Östråtin rouva: Viisinäytöksinen murhenäytelmä

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ibsen, Henrik, 1828-1906

Contributor:

Lehtonen, Joel, 1881-1934

Standardized Title:

Fru Inger til østråt. Finnish

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Inger, Östråtin rouva: Viisinäytöksinen murhenäytelmä" by Henrik Ibsen is a five-act tragedy written in the late 19th century. The play revolves around Inger Gyldenlöve, a complex and determined character, who finds herself at the center of turmoil and socially charged political intrigue in Norway. The narrative sets the stage for deeper explorations of power, gender roles, and personal sacrifice as tensions rise amidst a brewing peasant revolt. The opening of the play introduces us to a stormy night at the Östråt estate, creating an atmosphere filled with suspense and apprehension. We meet several characters, including Inger's daughter, Elina, and a group of servants, who hint at rumors and fears surrounding spectral occurrences in the castle. As they discuss the past, particularly the fate of Norway's last knight, the conversations foreshadow the complex threads of history and personal connection that are woven throughout the narrative. When the local peasants arrive seeking Inger's guidance amidst impending conflict, the stakes of loyalty and leadership become apparent. The opening sets up a gripping tale of intrigue, waiting for Inger to decide her course in a time of uncertainty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Matti Järvinen, Tuija Lindholm and Distributed Proofreaders Europe

Notes:

Reading ease score: 54.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Inger

Release date is 2005-11-18