Joenpelto, Eeva (1921–2004)
Joenpelto, Eeva (1921–2004)
Finnish novelist. Name variations: (pseudonyms) Eeva Antare, Eeva Hella. Born June 17, 1921, in Lohja, Finland; died Jan 28, 2004.
Graduated from College of Social Sciences and became professor of arts (1980); novels, which often contrast urban and rural lifestyles, include Johannes vain (1952), Neito kulkee vetten päälä (1955), Kipinöivät vuodet (1961), Ritari metsien pimennosta (1966), and Kuin kekäle kedessä (1976).
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