Biography
Veijo Väinö Valvo Meri (31 December 1928 – 21 June 2015) was a Finnish writer. Much of his work focuses on war and its absurdity. The work is anti-war and has dark humor.Born in Viipuri (today Vyborg, Russia), Meri graduated from secondary school in Hämeenlinna, then studied history and became an independent writer.
His diverse body of work includes novels, short stories, poetry, and essays.
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GenderMale
Birthday1928-12-31
Deathday2015-06-21 (86 years old)
Birth NameVeijo Väinö Valvo Meri
Birth PlaceViipuri, Finland
CitizenshipsFinland
Awardsdoctor honoris causa of the University of Helsinki, Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland, Eino Leino Prize, Aleksis Kivi Award, Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland, Nordic Council Literature Prize
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