1878
Eino Leino, Finnish poet and journalist (died 1926)
Eino Leino, Finnish poet and journalist (died 1926)
Eino Leino, Finnish poet and journalist (died 1926)
Eino Leino
Finnish poet and journalist
- Born
- 1878
Eino Leino was a Finnish poet and journalist who is considered one of the pioneers of Finnish poetry and a national poet of Finland. His poems combine modern and Finnish folk elements. Much of his work is in the style of the Kalevala and folk songs in general. Nature, love, and despair are frequent themes in Leino's work. He is beloved and widely read in Finland today.