Seven Brothers

"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.

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