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Eino Into Parmanen
1879–1943
A Finnish writer whose life moved between literature, policing, and public service, he is especially remembered for a sweeping four-volume history of resistance during Finland’s years of Russian oppression. His work often draws energy from political conflict and dramatic turns in Finnish history.
2 Audiobooks
Haukkavuoren aarre: Kertomus
by Eino Into Parmanen
Merkillisiä tapahtumia : Kertomus
by Eino Into Parmanen
About the author
Born in Kristinestad on February 2, 1879, and died in Helsinki on July 16, 1943, Eino Into Parmanen was a Finnish author with an unusually varied career. Alongside his writing, he served as a district sheriff and also worked as a department head in Finland’s Etsivä keskuspoliisi, an early state security police organization.
He is best remembered for Taistelujen kirja, a four-volume historical work published between 1936 and 1941 that portrayed resistance during Finland’s years of oppression under Russian rule. His background in journalism and public affairs gave his writing a strong connection to national events and political tensions.
Parmanen also wrote fiction. His works include Kommunismin lumoissa as well as Merkillisiä tapahtumia and Haukkavuoren aarre, both of which are available through Project Gutenberg. For listeners interested in Finnish history as much as storytelling, he is an especially intriguing figure.