author
Frans Talaskivi
1881–1927
A Finnish journalist, playwright, and translator, he wrote lively stage works in the early 20th century. His writing is closely tied to the world of theater and popular reading in Finland.
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Kahden tulen välissä : Kolminäytöksinen huvinäytelmä
by Frans Talaskivi
About the author
Born in Saarijärvi on September 23, 1881, Frans Johannes Talaskivi was a Finnish journalist, playwright, and translator. He was originally surnamed Rams and took the name Talaskivi in 1906.
Talaskivi is remembered especially for his work for the stage. His plays and translations helped bring entertainment and dramatic writing to Finnish readers and theater audiences during the early decades of the 20th century. Some of his works have also remained accessible through public-domain editions.
He died in Helsinki on August 5, 1927. While he is not among the best-known Finnish authors today, his career reflects the lively literary and theatrical culture of his time.