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Pahassa pulassa Yksinäytöksinen huvinäytelmä

by Robert Kiljander

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Pahassa pulassa — Yksinäytöksinen huvinäytelmä by Robert Kiljander sweeps listeners into a lively, late‑19th‑century Finnish one‑act play where small‑town manners collide with comic misunderstandings. Set in the intimate parlor of a chamberlain’s home, Kiljander’s play introduces a cast of vividly sketched characters—Kamreeri, his wife Emma, their daughter Hilma, suitor Onni, maid Reetta and a police servant—whose everyday routines are upended by gossip, courtship tensions and the after‑effects of a drunken brawl. Rooted in realistic domestic dialogue and period humor, the drama paints a portrait of provincial life in 1889 Finland, revealing social hierarchies, romantic awkwardness and the moral expectations of the era without losing its light, entertaining touch. The language and stage directions evoke the texture of historic Finnish theatre while the brisk, single‑act structure keeps the pace taut and theatrical. Ideal for listeners who enjoy classic plays, Nordic drama and historical comedies, this audiobook is also a rich pick for students of Finnish language and culture or anyone curious about theatrical snapshots of everyday life in the 19th century.