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Seven Brothers
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025979403
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 402
Weight: 1.62
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Seven Brothers is a cornerstone of Finnish literature and the masterpiece of Aleksis Kivi. This robust and evocative novel follows the lives of seven headstrong siblings-Juhani, Tuomas, Aapo, Simeoni, Timo, Lauri, and Eero-as they struggle against the constraints of society in 19th-century Finland. Resenting the pressures of the local village and the requirement to learn to read, the brothers flee their family farm, Jukola, to seek a life of freedom in the wild forests of Impivaara.
Over the course of a decade, they face the harsh realities of the wilderness, including brutal winters, dangerous wildlife, and their own internal conflicts. Blending humor, realism, and poetic intensity, Seven Brothers captures the transition of its protagonists from wild youths to responsible members of their community. Kivi's work is celebrated for its vivid characterization and its profound exploration of the Finnish national character and landscape. As a foundational work of prose, it offers readers a compelling look at the tensions between rugged individualism and the demands of civilization, all while painting a rich portrait of rural life and folklore.
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