Palvelijat ja isäntäväki: Yksinäytöksinen ilveily by Anonymous
"Palvelijat ja isäntäväki: Yksinäytöksinen ilveily" by Anonymous is a one-act play written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the interactions and misunderstandings between a maid named Anni and a new servant, Aappo, as they navigate their roles and personal ambitions within the household. The play explores themes of social hierarchy, deception, and the playful dynamics between servants and their employers. The story unfolds as Anni finds herself alone inthe house after her mistress departs, prompting her to consider how she might benefit from her position. She writes a letter to dismiss Aappo, whom she is expected to hire, but the situation quickly complicates when Aappo arrives. Misunderstandings abound as Aappo mistakenly believes Anni to be his employer and begins to flatter her. As their banter reveals a battle of wits and intentions, both characters attempt to outsmart one another while navigating their feelings and aspirations for a better future. Throughout the play, the comedic tension builds through their clever exchanges until they realize their shared interests, leading to a humorous and light-hearted resolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | Palvelijat ja isäntäväki: Yksinäytöksinen ilveily |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish drama -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51583 |
| Release Date | Mar 28, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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