Aino Kallas

Finnish-Estonian writer (1878-1956)

Aino Kallas (1878–1956) was a Finnish short story writer. Kallas was born in Vyborg on 2 August 1878. She died in Helsinki on 9 November 1956, at the age of 78.

Among the titles that carry the name are The Wolf's Bride. The output is classed under historical fiction, drama fiction and autobiography. Kallas had begun working by 1897.

Kallas was awarded Aleksis Kivi Award (1942). She studied at Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu.

Kallas was the daughter of Julius Krohn and Minna Krohn. She married Oskar Kallas.

The entry appears in 31 languages, placing Aino Kallas among the literature names followed well outside Finland.

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