Eva Hirn

Eva Alfhild Hirn, née Bergroth, was born in Viipuri on October 10, 1877, and died in Helsinki on October 9, 1948. She studied at the University of Helsinki after finishing school in Viipuri, and she is remembered as a Finnish writer and columnist.

She wrote especially for girls and young readers, while also publishing other fiction and short prose. Her work is often noted for its clear storytelling and its feel for everyday life and social observation.

Hirn was part of a family deeply connected with Finnish literary culture. Her sisters included the writers Kersti Bergroth and Anna Inkeri Relander, which places her within an unusually rich circle of literary talent.