Literature Library author

Aleksis Kivi

A concise guide to Aleksis Kivi's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

IB PRL recommended author
Languages
Finnish
Regions / countries
Finland
Forms
Drama, Prose: fiction
Indexed works
3

Author overview

Aleksis Kivi (1834–1872) was a novelist, poet, and playwright whose body of work spans drama and fiction. This writing is in Finnish and associated with Finland. Major works and useful reading starting points include Die sieben brüder, Nummisuutarit, Seitsemän veljestä, and Heath Cobblers. Key themes include rural Finnish life, individual freedom and community, and education and social change.

Reading pathway

Begin with Die sieben brüder, then move to Nummisuutarit, then move to Seitsemän veljestä.

Representative starting points

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