Ilmari Kianto

In his books, he describes people and living at Suomussalmi municipality in Kainuu region. He was also a Karelian irredenitist and an anti-communist. He died in Helsinki, aged 95. Composer Jean Sibelius used Kianto's poem 'Lastu lainehilla' (Driftwood) as the lyric for the last of his Seven Songs, Op.17 (1902). Kianto's books have also been adapted into films, most notably the 1955 film Joseph of Ryysyranta directed by Roland af Hällström and the 1959 film The Red Line directed by Matti Kassila. In the year 1978 composer Aulis Sallinen made a libretto based on Kianto's novel and composed an opera The Red Line.

Ilmari Kianto studied at University of Helsinki and Oulun Lyseon Lukio. The recorded working language is Finnish. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are fiction and poetry. Places of work recorded in the authority are Suomussalmi, Helsinki and Kajaani. Works named in the authority record are The Red Line, Nälkämaan laulu and Joseph of Ryysyranta. Distinctions recorded are Aleksis Kivi Award.

Ilmari Kianto was recorded at birth as Ilmari Calamnius. He also worked under the names Antero Avomieli, Salanimi and Ilmari Iki-Kianto. The authorities additionally record the headings Ilmari Iki-Kianto and Antero Avomieli. His recorded language was Finnish. One child is recorded: Uolevi Kianto. Other recorded relations include Atte Kalajoki.

Works recorded as notable number 3: The Red Line, Nälkämaan laulu and Joseph of Ryysyranta. His recorded genres are fiction and poetry.