"Collected Works 1: Poems 1868-1885" is the first part of a collection of works by the Finnish poet and journalist Johannes H. Erkko. The book contains the best poems written by the author during his 17 years of literary activity. The poems cover a variety of topics - from love and dreams of a better future to reflections on life and society. The poet's style impresses with the vividness of images, conciseness of expression and depth of feelings. Readers will be able to enjoy the peaks of Finnish poetry of the 19th century, feeling the warmth of the words and the true soul of the author through each line of poems."