Aleksis Kivi

Aleksis Kivi was a Finnish author born in 1834, renowned for writing Finland’s first major novel, *Seven Brothers*, which explores themes of brotherhood, identity, and rural life. He played a key role in developing Finnish literature and language during a time when Finland was under Swedish and Russian rule. Despite facing personal struggles and hardship, Kivi’s work celebrated Finnish culture and folk traditions, leaving a lasting impact on the nation's literary heritage. His contributions helped establish Finnish as a literary language and continue to be celebrated today.