About
Finnish poet, translator, and writer associated with the Tulenkantajat literary movement. His numerous poetry collections include Paljain Jaloin and Isien Tie.
Before Fame
He participated in the war-time Aunus expedition. He published his debut poetry collection, Tuuli ja tahka, in 1922.
Trivia
He suffered from schizophrenia.
Family Life
His mother died when he was young, and he was raised by his religious grandmother.
Associated With
He and Lars Jansson were both Finnish authors.
