Suomalaisen teatterin historia 3 / Nousuaika, 1879-93.

Name: Suomalaisen teatterin historia 3 / Nousuaika, 1879-93.
Author: Eliel Aspelin-Haapkylä

By Eliel Aspelin-Haapkylä

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A chronological survey of theatrical life between 1879 and 1893 examines each season's repertoire, company organization, and public reception. It documents the consolidation of a Finnish-language spoken drama, managerial correspondence and casting, and the financial pressures that prompted fundraising drives and provincial benefit performances. The narrative highlights programming choices and contemporary dramatists' influence, touring activity and audience responses, and traces how institutional decisions, artistic ambitions, and popular support interacted. Season-by-season accounts are supplemented by commentary and references to illustrate the period's cultural debates and the theatre's evolving role in national cultural life.

About the Author

Eliel Aspelin-Haapkylä

Eliel Aspelin-Haapkylä was a Finnish author and historian, recognized for his contributions to the understanding of Finnish art and theater. His notable works include "Suomalaisen taiteen historia pääpiirteissään," which provides an overview of Finnish art history, and a comprehensive multi-volume series on the history of Finnish theater, detailing its evolution from its origins to the late 19th century. Aspelin-Haapkylä's writings reflect a deep engagement with cultural history, making him an important figure in Finnish literary heritage. His works continue to be referenced for their insightful analysis and historical context.