Kalle Päätalo
Finnish soldier and author of novels
Born
November 11th, 1919
105 years ago
Died
November 20th, 2000
24 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Finland
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Served in the Finnish army during World War II. Authored an extensive series of novels based on personal experiences and the life of a Finnish laborer. Gained widespread recognition for the 'Iijoki Series', which consists of numerous volumes depicting the struggles and triumphs of rural life in Finland. The work captures the social and historical context of Finnish society and remains influential in Finnish literature.
Authored the 'Iijoki Series'
Served in World War II
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