"Introduction to the Literary History of Finland" is a publication that offers the reader an in-depth overview of the development of Finnish literature from ancient times to the present. Authors Rietrik Polen and Irma Ratamo study the influence of various historical, cultural and social factors on the formation of the Finnish literary canon. Thanks to the deep analysis and high erudition of the authors, the book becomes an indispensable source of knowledge for those interested in Scandinavian literature and its history."