author
Eero Eerola
1884–1939
A Finnish writer with deep roots in rural life, his work returns again and again to farming, nature, and the values of the countryside. He also built a varied career as an agronomist, teacher, and journalist, bringing practical knowledge of the land into his writing.
3 Audiobooks
Maahengen uskossa
by Eero Eerola
Kalevan uhri: Näytelmä 4:ssä näytöksessä
by Eero Eerola
Maamieslauluja
by Eero Eerola
About the author
Eero Jalmari Eerola (1884–1939) was a Finnish agronomist, journalist, and writer, born in Tuulos and later active in places including Viipuri, Forssa, and Hämeenlinna. He studied at the Hämeenlinna Lyceum and graduated in agronomy from the Mustiala Agricultural Institute in 1906.
Alongside his literary work, he taught agricultural subjects, worked as a city agronomist in Viipuri, and later held roles in publishing and journalism. That mix of professions helps explain the grounded, practical feel often associated with his writing.
Eerola is remembered for books such as Maahengen uskossa, Maamieslauluja, and Kalevan uhri. The available descriptions of his work point to a strong interest in the land, farming life, community, and the spiritual or moral bond between people and nature.