Regina von Emmeritz: Näytelmä viidessä näytöksessä

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Topelius, Zacharias, 1818-1898

Contributor:

Leino, Eino, 1878-1926

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Regina von Emmeritz: Näytelmä viidessä näytöksessä" by Zacharias Topelius is a historical drama written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around themes of faith, conflict, and moral dilemmas during a turbulent period in history, focusing on characters such as Cardinal Attilio Sforza and the titular character, Regina. The story unfolds against the backdrop of war, with intricate dialogues that explore the intersections of belief and political strife. The beginning of the play introduces the setting in the Torni chamber of Emmeritz Castle, where a group of characters, including Cardinal Attilio Sforza and Hieronymus, discuss the dire state of the conflict against the Swedish forces. As they deliberate over strategies for preserving their church and fighting their adversaries, tensions rise between those who advocate for violence and those who call for faith and prayer. The scene transitions to Regina, who is depicted in a trance-like state of devotion, hinting at her complex connection to the unfolding events and her potential involvement in the conflict to come. This sets the stage for the moral and emotional challenges she will face as the play progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jari Koivisto

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-04-08