Bergroth, Kersti (1886–1975)
Bergroth, Kersti (1886–1975)
Finnish dramatist, novelist, and critic. Name variations: Kersti Solveig Bergroth. Born Jan 24, 1886, in Karelia, Finland; died Jan 24, 1975, in Helsingissä, Finland.
Best known for her rustic comedies portraying life in Karelia, also wrote 5 novels, including Kiirashnli (1922) and Balaisuntemme (1955), and a series of books for young girls; during 1920s and 1930s, was editor of 2 Finnish avant-garde literary magazines which had a great influence on cultural life; though she lived in Rome for a prolonged period, continued to contribute anecdotes and stories to Finnish papers.
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