Seven Brothers by Aleksis Kivi
This classic novel from Finnish literature tells the story of seven brothers who struggle with societal norms and expectations in 19th-century Finland. The brothers, living on their ancestral farm, are unruly and resistant to education and religious conformity, leading them into conflicts with local villagers. Opting for a life of independence and freedom, they retreat into the wilderness, where they face the challenges of survival and the process of self-discovery. Through their adventures and misadventures, the novel explores themes of individualism, brotherhood, and the tension between civilization and nature, all while celebrating the Finnish language and landscape.
The 2123rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1870
- Nationality
- Finnish
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 300-500
- Original Language
- Finnish
- Avg User Rating
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- Seitsemän veljestä
- Sju bröder
- Syv Brødre
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)
- William H. F. Lamont’s 100 Best Novels (1947) (archive.org)