Arbetarens Hustru: Skådspel I Fem Akter

Arbetarens Hustru: Skådspel I Fem Akter is a dramatic play by Minna Canth, first published in 1885. Set in late 19th-century Finland, it explores the lives of Risto, a worker, and his wife Johanna as they confront societal expectations and personal struggles. The play highlights themes of gender roles, class struggle, and the quest for dignity, making it a significant work in Finnish literature and a pioneering piece of feminist drama. Canth's raw and honest portrayal of working-class women's challenges marks her as a key figure in Scandinavian feminist writing.