Laatokan kalastajat: 3-näytöksinen kansannäytelmä lauluineen ja tansseineen

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Laatokan kalastajat: 3-näytöksinen kansannäytelmä lauluineen ja tansseineen by Rupert Kainulainen is a folk play written in the early 20th century. The narrative likely focuses on the lives and relationships of fishermen living around Lake Ladoga, interweaving themes of love, social standing, and the challenges of rural life. Central characters include Juho Pärssinen, a small farmer and fisherman, alongside his wife Loviisa, their son Ylli, and fellow villagers including the orphan Vappu, who is at the center of a romantic dilemma. The opening of the play introduces the idyllic setting by the shores of Lake Ladoga as dawn breaks, where characters are preparing for a day of fishing after a night of festivities. Dialogues reflect a playful camaraderie among the villagers, touching on themes of youth, love, and aspirations. Ylli expresses his affection for Vappu, while tensions arise with Kalle, another suitor vying for her attention. The interactions are filled with humor, rivalry, and hints of underlying social complexities, setting the stage for the unfolding drama that will explore relationships against the backdrop of rural life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)