Hella Wuolijoki facts for kids
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Hella Wuolijoki
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Hella Wuolijoki, 1946
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| Born | Hella Ella Murrik 22 July 1886 Ala, Helme Parish, Livonia, Russian Empire |
| Died | 2 February 1954 (aged 67) Helsinki, Finland |
| Pen name | Juhani Tervapää |
| Occupation | Author |
| Language | Finnish |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Citizenship | Finnish |
Hella Wuolijoki (born Ella Marie Murrik; 22 July 1886 – 2 February 1954) was a well-known Finnish writer. She was born in Estonia and became famous for her Niskavuori series of plays and books. She also used the pen name Juhani Tervapää for some of her works.
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Early Life and Education
Hella Wuolijoki was born in a small village called Ala in Estonia. This was part of the Russian Empire at the time. She started her studies in Tartu, a city in Estonia. In 1904, she moved to Helsinki, the capital of Finland, to continue her education. In 1908, she married Sulo Vuolijoki. They later divorced in 1923. After her divorce, Hella started spelling her last name with a "W" instead of a "V".
Hella Wuolijoki's Career
As an Author
Hella Wuolijoki wrote many books and plays. She often used the male pen name Juhani Tervapää. Her stories were known for having strong female characters. One of her plays, Juurakon Hulda (written in 1937), was even made into a film called The Farmer's Daughter in 1947. She also worked with a famous German writer named Bertolt Brecht on an early version of his play Mr Puntila and his Man Matti.
During Wartime
In the 1920s and 1930s, Hella Wuolijoki hosted gatherings at her home. These meetings were like a club where people discussed culture and new ideas, often related to left-wing politics. During World War II, she was suspected of having connections that were not allowed. In 1943, she was arrested for helping someone who was gathering information for the Soviet Union in Finland. She was put in prison. However, she was released in 1944 after the war ended with a ceasefire.
After the War
After World War II, Hella Wuolijoki became a member of the Parliament of Finland, which is like the Finnish government. She was also the leader of a political group called the SKDL from 1946 to 1947. From 1945 to 1949, she worked as the director of YLE, which is Finland's national broadcasting company, similar to a TV and radio station.
Family Connections
Hella Wuolijoki had a younger sister named Salme Dutt. Salme was an important member of the Communist Party in Great Britain. Hella was also the grandmother of Erkki Tuomioja, who later became Finland's Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2011 to 2015.
Later Years and Death
Hella Wuolijoki passed away in Helsinki, Finland, in 1954. She was 67 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Hella Wuolijoki para niños
