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Wäinö Nyman
A Finnish pharmacist who became a prolific translator of adventure fiction, bringing English-language tales of exploration, danger, and romance to Finnish readers in the early 20th century.
1 Audiobook
Viisas Mary
by Joseph Crosby Lincoln, Wäinö Nyman
About the author
Kaarlo Väinö Nyman (April 22, 1880–April 16, 1947) was born in Taivalkoski and died in Oulu. He worked as a pharmacist and was also known by the initials K. V. Nyman.
Under the name Wäinö Nyman, he translated numerous books into Finnish, especially adventure novels and youth fiction. His work includes Finnish editions of books by writers such as Zane Grey, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Joseph C. Lincoln.
Nyman’s translations helped make fast-paced stories of wilderness, travel, mystery, and daring accessible to Finnish readers. He remains best remembered as a translator who brought a wide range of popular English-language fiction to Finland.