Pentti Holappa facts for kids
Pentti Vihtori Holappa (born August 11, 1927 – died October 10, 2017) was an important Finnish poet, writer, and politician. He was born in a place called Ylikiiminki, Finland.
Who Was Pentti Holappa?
Pentti Holappa was a very talented person. He taught himself many things, meaning he was self-educated. He didn't go to a regular university. Even so, he became a well-known writer.
His Life and Work
Before becoming a famous writer, Holappa had many different jobs. He then started working as a journalist, writing about politics. Later, he even got a job in the government.
He wrote about fifteen books of poetry. He also wrote several novels and essays. Essays are short pieces of writing about a specific topic.
Pentti Holappa was also a translator. This means he changed books and poems from one language to another. He translated works by famous writers like Charles Baudelaire and J. M. G. Le Clézio into Finnish.
In 1998, he won a big award called the Finlandia Prize. He received this prize for his novel titled Ystävän muotokuva: Portrait of a Friend.
A Career in Politics
From February to October in 1972, Pentti Holappa served as a government minister. He was the Minister of Culture and Education in Finland. This role meant he helped make decisions about schools and arts in the country. He represented a political group called the Social Democratic Party of Finland.
Later Years
Pentti Holappa passed away in Helsinki, Finland. He died on October 10, 2017, when he was 90 years old. He died due to breathing problems.
