Literature Library author
Mika Waltari
A concise guide to Mika Waltari's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.
IB PRL recommended author
Author overview
Mika Waltari (1908–1979) was a novelist, poet, and playwright whose body of work spans drama, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction prose. This writing is in Finnish and associated with Finland. Major works and useful reading starting points include Sinuhe egyptiläinen, The Adventurer, and The Egyptian. Key themes include history and cultural encounter, faith and skepticism, and power, travel, and human ambition.
Reading pathway
Begin with Sinuhe egyptiläinen, then move to The Adventurer, then move to The Egyptian.
Representative starting points
These are Literature Library reading suggestions by an IB PRL author, not titles prescribed by the IB.