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Finnish Literature Society

The Finnish Literature Society (Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura ry or) was founded in 1831 to promote literature written in Finnish. Among its first publications was the Kalevala, the Finnish national epic. The society is the oldest Finnish publisher still in operation and publishes general non-fiction books including folklore, literature and history. • Illustration — The entrance hall colonnade.

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Finnish Literature Society

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Finnish Literature Society
Founded
1831
Headquarters
Kruununhaka
Activity
higher education

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The Finnish Literature Society (Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura ry or) was founded in 1831 to promote literature written in Finnish. Among its first publications was the Kalevala, the Finnish national epic. The society is the oldest Finnish publisher still in operation and publishes general non-fiction books including folklore, literature and history. • Illustration — The entrance hall colonnade.

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