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Veijo Meri

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Finnish writer (1928-2015)

WritersLived 1928 to 2015 · aged 86
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Veijo Väinö Valvo Meri was a Finnish writer. Much of his work focuses on war and its absurdity. The work is anti-war and has dark humor.

Also inDeutsch

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Awards 6

2004Eino Leino Prize
1995Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
1973Nordic Council Literature Prize
1972Aleksis Kivi Award
1967Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland
doctor honoris causa of the University of Helsinki

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About this person

Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2015 · aged 86
Written about in
25 languages

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