Aleksis Kivi was a writer from the Russian Empire, best known for Seitsemän veljestä.
Quick Facts About Aleksis Kivi
Born
October 10, 1834
Died
December 31, 1872
Nationality
Russian Empire
Profession
Writer
Notable works
Seitsemän veljestä
Known for
The Seven Brothers, Heath Cobblers
About Aleksis Kivi
Aleksis Kivi was a Finnish writer who wrote the first significant novel in the Finnish language, Seitsemän veljestä, published in 1870. He is also known for his 1864 play, Nummisuutarit.
