"Suomalaisen teatterin historia 2 Puhenäyttamön alkuvuodet ja suomalainen oopera. 1872-79" is the second volume of the famous work of Eliel Aspelin-Haapkil, dedicated to the early years of the Finnish theater and the development of the Suomi opera in the period from 1872 to 1879. The book describes in detail the history of the emergence and development of the theater scene in Finland, outlining the main events, creative personalities and important works that influenced the development of art in the country. The author successfully combines factual material with literary treatment, which makes the book a fascinating resource for all fans of the theater arts and cultural history of Finland."