Alaikäinen: Huvinäytelmä 5:ssä näytöksessä

Name: Alaikäinen: Huvinäytelmä 5:ssä näytöksessä
Author: D. I. Fonvizin

By D. I. Fonvizin

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A satirical stage comedy depicts a provincial noble household where domineering parents raise an idle, ill-educated youth and enforce petty cruelties on servants and relations. Domestic scenes reveal hypocrisy, selfish marriage schemes around a young woman and disputes over her inheritance, while visitors and kin expose competing interests. An elder voice of conscience argues for education, virtue, and humane treatment, creating a moral counterpoint to entrenched ignorance and brutality. The play balances broad comic episodes with pointed social critique, dramatizing tensions between selfish tradition and calls for reform.

About the Author

D. I. Fonvizin

D. I. Fonvizin was a notable Russian playwright and satirist of the 18th century, recognized for his contributions to the development of Russian comedy. His works often reflect the social and political issues of his time, employing humor and wit to critique the aristocracy and societal norms. Among his significant plays are "Alaikäinen: Huvinäytelmä 5:ssä näytöksessä" and "Der Landjunker: Lustspiel in fünf Aufzügen," which showcase his talent for blending entertainment with insightful commentary. Fonvizin's influence on Russian literature is marked by his ability to engage audiences while provoking thought about contemporary issues.