Arts: Literature: World_Literature: Finnish: Authors:

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» Aho, Juhani - Journalist and the first Finnish professional writer, specialized in short stories called "lastuja" (chips).




» Canth, Minna - The first Finnish author to describe women's position in the society.




» Haanpää, Pentti - Novelist and short-story writer whose anti-militaristic and leftist views in the 1920s and 1930s were received with milder enthusiasm by leading right wing critics.




» Haavikko, Paavo - Poet and publisher also known for his economic pamphlets, television scripts and company histories.




» Heikkilä, Jukka M. - Brief biography of the author, introductions to his historical novels set in the ancient world and newspaper reviews.




» Hellaakoski, Aaro - Poet, pioneer of modernism in literature in Finland.




» Kajo, Markus - Excerpts from his humorous short stories.




» Kilpi, Volter - A pioneer of Finnish modernist literature. Kilpi's major novel "Alastalon salissa" has been compared to the works of Proust and Joyce.




» Kunnas, Mauri - Children's writer, illustrator and cartoonist.




» Leino, Eino - Poet, bohemian and journalist. Leino was one of the leading Finnish writers of the early 20th century and is now probably Finland's most cited poet.




» Linna, Väinö - Author of "The Unknown Soldier" and the historical family saga "Here Beneath the North Star."




» Päätalo, Kalle - Best-selling author of the autobiographical "Iijoki" series.




» Runeberg, Johan Ludvig - The national poet of Finland who also exercised great influence on Swedish literature.




» Saarikoski, Pentti - Poet and translator, enfant terrible of Finnish literature in the 1960s and 1970s.




» Swan, Anni - Children's writer and translator. Swan's fairy tales were influenced by world literature folk tales and combined realistic elements with fantasy.




» Tikkanen, Märta - Finland-Swedish writer of poetry and prose.




» Topelius, Zacharias (Zachris) - The Finnish writer's fairytales, plays, poems and historical novels with English translations.




» Waltari, Mika - Prolific Finnish writer, best known for "The Egyptian" and other historical novels. Waltari's works have been translated into more than 30 languages.

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