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- 1Finland marks Aleksis Kivi Day and its literary heritage●10.10. is the day of Aleksis Kivi and Finnish literature. Here are some of my favourites from Finnish authors. #books #l
October 10 is celebrated in Finland as the day of Aleksis Kivi, the national author, and of Finnish literature more broadly. Readers are marking the occasion by sharing favourite works by Finnish authors, with classics such as Tove Jansson's Moomin books and Stormskerry Maja among the titles mentioned.
- 2Readers share a quiet Moomin passage about dawn on an island●"Little My sat on the lighthouse steps watching the dawn. Below her, the island lay in the half-light, looking like a bi
A passage from Tove Jansson's Moomin books is being shared among readers, describing Little My sitting on lighthouse steps at dawn while the island below resembles a big grey cat stretching its claws. The imagery has prompted warm appreciation of Jansson's prose.
- 3Moomintroll passage shared as autumn reading returns●"Moomintroll lay in his glade watching the birch leaves waving above him. They were turning yellow and looked more beaut
A passage from Tove Jansson's Moomin books describing Moomintroll watching birch leaves turn yellow as autumn arrives is circulating among readers. The quote, which also details the three entrances to Moomintroll's house, is being shared for its gentle prose and seasonal atmosphere, with fans of the Finnish series celebrating Jansson's writing.