Kesäyön unelma
- Approximate level
- C1
- Length
- 11,977 words
- Reading time
- 1 h
- Chapters
- 11
- Language
- Finnish
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2014
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This play is a classic comedy set in ancient Athens, translated into Finnish by Paavo Emil Cajander. Because it is written in verse, the language is poetic and often metaphorical. You will encounter archaic vocabulary and complex sentence structures that reflect the formal tone of the original work. This makes it a demanding read for learners, as the word order is frequently inverted to fit the rhythm. It is a good choice for those interested in exploring classical literature through a challenging linguistic lens.
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Subjects
- Comedy plays
- Courtship -- Drama
- Athens (Greece) -- Drama
- Fairy plays
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