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A Brief History of Finnish Horror Literature

Matti Järvinen
Kapten, (1 h)
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What is Finnish horror literature? Who was the first horror writer? What kinds of works have been written in Finland at different times? Many prominent figures in Finnish literature wrote horror – but some of them wanted to forget their youthful sins. Matti Järvinen gives a lecture on the history of Finnish horror literature and presents interesting works, authors and trends.

Programme type: Presentation