Rakkautta ja politiikkaa: Huvinäytelmä 1:ssä näytöksessä by Armas E. Turunen

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Rakkautta ja politiikkaa: Huvinäytelmä 1:ssä näytöksessä by Armas E. Turunen is a theatrical drama written in the early 20th century. This play focuses on the intersection of love and politics in a small-town setting, exploring the tensions that arise when personal relationships are affected by broader political beliefs and societal expectations. The storyline revolves around Ketonen, a wealthy shoemaker and widower, and his daughter Hilja, who is at the center of a romantic dilemma. Ketonen has plans for Hilja to marry Peltola, a middle-aged master carpenter. However, Hilja is in love with Einar Salmela, a young socialist clerk, which leads to conflict between her personal desires and her father’s opposition to socialism. As the characters navigate their relationships, themes of generational conflict, the societal implications of political ideologies, and the nature of love emerge, culminating in a poignant resolution that emphasizes the need to separate love from political affiliations. The play captures the essence of its time, reflecting the societal shifts and the personal aspects of political discourse in the early 20th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)