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. |
Södergran, Edith
Account of the short life of the pioneer of modern Finland-Swedish poetry. |
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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