Arvid Järneflet

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Arvid Järnefelt was a Finnish author active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was part of the Young Finland movement, which introduced realism and social criticism to Finnish literature. Järnefelt gained recognition for his novel Isänmaa (1893), which depicted student life. He also wrote Vanhempieni romaani (1928–30), a biographical work about his parents, particularly his mother, Elizabeth Järnefelt, who was influential in Finland's cultural scene. Järnefelt's literary contributions align with the broader development of Finnish literature, which saw a rise in authentic Finnish-language works following Finland's separation from Sweden.1

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Finnish literature
Literature in Finnish
…the lyrical nature novel, and Arvid Järnefelt. Rautatie (1884; “The Railroad”), Aho’s first novel, is generally regarded as the most important work of fiction after Kivi. Järnefelt attracted attention with Isänmaa (1893; “The Fatherland”), a novel of student life. In Vanhempieni romaani (1928–30; “The Novel of My Parents”), he produced…
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…the lyrical nature novel, and Arvid Järnefelt. Rautatie (1884; “The Railroad”), Aho’s first novel, is generally regarded as the most important work of fiction after Kivi. Järnefelt attracted attention with Isänmaa (1893; “The Fatherland”), a novel of student life. In Vanhempieni romaani (1928–30; “The Novel of My Parents”), he produced…
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