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Veikko Antero Koskenniemi
1885–1962
A major Finnish poet, critic, and scholar, he helped shape his country’s literary life in the first half of the 20th century. His work is especially remembered for its polished style, patriotic feeling, and strong public presence.
10 Audiobooks
Kirjoja ja kirjailijoita I
by Veikko Antero Koskenniemi
Runouden kuvastimessa : Kirjoja ja kirjailijoita neljäs sarja
by Veikko Antero Koskenniemi
Kirjoja ja kirjailijoita III
by Veikko Antero Koskenniemi
Kirjoja ja kirjailijoita II
by Veikko Antero Koskenniemi
Hannu; Nuori Anssi; Sydän ja Kuolema
by Veikko Antero Koskenniemi
Runoja
by Veikko Antero Koskenniemi
Elegioja
by Veikko Antero Koskenniemi
Hiilivalkea
by Veikko Antero Koskenniemi
Valkeat kaupungit
by Veikko Antero Koskenniemi
Sydän ja kuolema : Elegioja, lauluja ja epitaafeja
by Veikko Antero Koskenniemi
About the author
Born in Oulu on July 8, 1885, he became one of Finland’s best-known poets and literary figures. He was also a journalist and critic, and he studied at the University of Helsinki before building a long academic career.
From 1921 to 1948, he served as Professor of Literary History at the University of Turku, and he was the university’s rector from 1924 to 1932. In 1948, he became a member of the Finnish Academy, a sign of the high esteem he held in Finnish cultural life.
His writing made him especially influential in the 1920s and 1930s. Readers knew him for poetry that often carried a patriotic tone, and his public reputation was tied both to his literary authority and to his strong conservative views. He died in Turku on August 4, 1962.