Karkurit

Name: Karkurit
Author: Aleksis Kivi

By Aleksis Kivi

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The drama unfolds across five acts among two feuding manor households whose long rivalry entangles their children and servants. Young lovers await absent kin while a foster son’s desperate bargain to redeem his adoptive father in exchange for a woman’s hand ignites secret negotiations and envy. Pastoral scenes alternate with tense confrontations, a fortune-teller’s ominous predictions, and schemes about inheritance and honor. As characters confront pride, loyalty, and longing, betrayals and sacrifices force reckonings that probe the human costs of vengeance and the fragile possibility of reconciliation.

About the Author

Aleksis Kivi

Aleksis Kivi was a Finnish author and playwright, widely regarded as one of the most significant figures in Finnish literature. Born in 1834, he is best known for his novel "Seitsemän veljestä" (Seven Brothers), which is considered the first significant novel written in Finnish. Kivi's works often explore themes of nature, identity, and the struggles of the Finnish people, reflecting the cultural and social landscape of his time. His contributions to literature include plays such as "Nummisuutarit" (The Cobbler's Sons) and various poetry collections. Despite facing challenges during his lifetime, Kivi's legacy endures, and he is celebrated for his role in establishing a national literary tradition.