Mestari Olavi: Viisinäytöksinen näytelmä

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Strindberg, August, 1849-1912

Contributor:

Koskelainen, Yrjö, 1885-1951

Standardized Title:

Mäster Olof. Finnish

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Mestari Olavi: Viisinäytöksinen näytelmä" by August Strindberg is a drama written in the early 20th century. The play features central characters such as Mestari Olavi (Olaus Petri), Gerdt Kirjanpainaja, and various historical figures including bishops and members of the nobility, reflecting the tensions of religious and societal changes during the Reformation. The play grapples with themes of faith, authority, and personal conviction in the face of dogma. At the start of the drama, we encounter Olavi, a young scholar, engaged in a playful mock performance about the tribulations of Israel and their captivity, contrasting with a more serious urge to prophetically address the struggles of his people. His companion Laurentius encourages him to rise to greater challenges, hinting at the pending turbulence of societal unrest. As Olavi grapples with his sense of duty and fear, a gathering of townsfolk expresses frustration over their denied access to the church, setting the stage for conflict over faith and governance. The scene is charged with drama as Olavi eventually resolves to confront the issues at hand, signaling his role as both a leader and a voice of change in a divided society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-12-21