Uuno Kailas facts for kids
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Uuno Kailas
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Uuno Kailas
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| Born | 29 March 1901 Heinola, Finland |
| Died | 22 March 1933 (aged 31) Nice, France |
| Occupation | Poet, author, translator |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Literary movement | Tulenkantajat |
Uuno Kailas, born Frans Uno Salonen (March 29, 1901 – March 22, 1933), was a famous Finnish poet, author, and translator. He was one of the most important Finnish poets in the 1930s, alongside Kaarlo Sarkia.
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About Uuno Kailas
Uuno Kailas was born in Heinola, Finland. When his mother passed away, his grandmother raised him with a very strict religious upbringing. He went to school in Heinola and also studied sometimes at the University of Helsinki.
Early Life and Experiences
In 1919, Uuno Kailas took part in the Aunus expedition, which was a military operation. During this time, his close friend, Bruno Schildt, was sadly killed. This event likely had a big impact on him.
Kailas started sharing his thoughts and ideas through writing. He wrote reviews and translated works for Helsingin Sanomat, a major newspaper. His very first collection of poems, called Tuuli ja tähkä (which means 'Wind and Ear of Grain'), was published in 1922.
Later Years and Challenges
From 1923 to 1925, Kailas served in the army. Later in his life, in 1929, he faced serious health challenges and was hospitalized. He became very ill and passed away in Nice, France, in 1933. He was buried in Helsinki, Finland.
His Creative Works
Uuno Kailas was a very talented writer. He wrote many poems, short stories, and also translated books from other languages into Finnish.
Poetry Collections
Kailas is best known for his poetry. Here are some of his main poetry books:
- Tuuli ja tähkä (1922)
- Purjehtijat (1925)
- Silmästä silmään (1926)
- Paljain jaloin (1928)
- Uni ja kuolema (1931)
- Punajuova (1933)
Short Stories
He also wrote short stories. One collection of his short stories was published after he passed away:
- Novelleja (1936)
Translations
Uuno Kailas helped bring many stories and poems from other languages to Finnish readers. He translated works by famous authors like Stephen Leacock and Anatole France. He also translated many poems by the Swedish-speaking Finnish poet Edith Södergran.
See also
In Spanish: Uuno Kailas para niños
