Arvid Järnefelt facts for kids
Arvid Järnefelt (born November 16, 1861, in Pulkovo, Russian Empire – died December 27, 1932, in Helsinki, Finland) was a Finnish judge and a well-known writer. He wrote many novels, short stories, and memoirs.
Early Life and Family
Arvid Järnefelt was born into a large and interesting family. His father was August Aleksander Järnefelt, a general and governor. His mother was Elisabeth Järnefelt.
Arvid had nine brothers and sisters:
- Kasper Järnefelt
- Eero Järnefelt
- Ellida
- Ellen
- Armas Järnefelt
- Aino Sibelius (who later married the famous composer Jean Sibelius)
- Hilja
- Sigrid
In 1884, Arvid Järnefelt married Emilia Fredrika Parviainen in Jyväskylä. They had five children together:
- Eero (who later became a diplomat and ambassador)
- Liisa
- Anna
- Maija
- Emmi
Becoming a Writer
Arvid Järnefelt became a famous author in the late 1800s. He was known for writing realistic stories that often had a strong message. His books and stories also showed a deep understanding of people's thoughts and feelings.
He helped start the cultural magazine Valvoja in 1880. Later, in 1889, Arvid and his friends Eero Erkko and Juhani Aho started a newspaper called Päivälehti. This newspaper later became Helsingin Sanomat in 1904, which is still a very important newspaper in Finland today.
His Beliefs and Lifestyle
Arvid Järnefelt became very interested in the ideas of Tolstoyanism. This was a way of thinking based on the teachings of the Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. Arvid's mother, Elisabeth, also shared these beliefs.
He had studied law and started working as a trainee lawyer in Vaasa in 1891. However, after reading Tolstoy's writings, Arvid decided to change his life completely. He quit his job as a lawyer and chose to live a simpler life as a Tolstoyan. He became a farmer in Virkkala. He also spent his time helping people who were poor and those who were in prison.
Famous Works
One of Arvid Järnefelt's most famous plays is Kuolema, which means Death. It was first performed in 1903 and later revised in 1911.
His brother-in-law, Jean Sibelius, who was a world-famous composer, wrote the music for this play. This music includes the very well-known piece called Valse triste.
See Also
In Spanish: Arvid Järnefelt para niños
