Metsäpirtissä : Satunäytelmä by Antti Rytkönen
"Metsäpirtissä: Satunäytelmä" by Antti Rytkönen is a play written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the themes of family, hardship, and the spirit of Christmas, exploring the dynamics of a rural Finnish household during the festive season. It reflects the struggles faced by families during that period, particularly in regards to scarcity and hope. The story unfolds on Christmas Eve in a modest home where a mother prepares a
festive meal while her father contemplates leaving to seek a better life. As their children express their excitement for the holiday and their longing for food, a beggar enters, revealing the severity of his own struggles. The family's selflessness shines through as they share their meager Christmas meal with the beggar, which culminates in the arrival of Santa Claus, symbolizing generosity and joy. The play emphasizes the importance of kindness and community support, ultimately conveying that goodwill and compassion are at the heart of the Christmas spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Rytkönen, Antti, 1870-1930 |
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| Title | Metsäpirtissä : Satunäytelmä |
| Original Publication | Helsinki: Otava, 1923. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish drama -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75280 |
| Release Date | Feb 2, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 117 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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