Bibliography
1981 Sonia O. Was Here
1983 Tushka
1985 What about Goldmouth?
1987 Where We See Darkness
1989 Chinese Summer
1991 Children of Longing and Energy
1993 A Time for Skin
1995 Geography of Fear
1996 Autumn Prince
1997 Lauri of Arabia
1998 Bonds and Ties
1999 Maps of Paradise
2000 Aura
2001 Safari Club
2002 Mother with Dog
2003 Fardom
2005 Continents of Love
2007 Harry H.
2007 Pet Shop Girls
2010 Balcony Gods
2012 Ivana B
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Author: Anja Snellman
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Anja Snellman (born 1954), née Kauranen, is one of Finland's best known and most respected authors, whose books generate lively debate from the moment they emerge and instantly rise to fill the bestseller lists. In 1981 the author published her successful debut novel, Sonja O was here, and in 2011 Anja Snellman will celebrate her 30th anniversary as a published author. Anja Snellman has written twenty novels in total, and her books have been translated into several languages. She has also written screenplays and taken part in various anthologies.
In addition to her career as a novelist, Anja Snellman works as a journalist and writes columns for several Finnish newspapers. For the past two years, Snellman has edited a media critical morning programme on Finland’s largest commercial TV channel. In the autumn of 2010, Snellman launched a TV discussion programme series, broadcast on Monday evenings, which carries her name. For her literary achievements, Snellman was awarded the Pro Finlandia medal in 2007. |
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“Her mastery of language, together with the exceptional courage with which she meets her subjects head on, and the often provocative beat of her prose have earned her a permanent place among major writers in the world of Finnish contemporary literature.” - World Literature Today |
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