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Finnish Literature Society

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The Finnish Literature Society (Finnish: Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura ry or Finnish: SKS) was founded in 1831[1] to promote literature written in Finnish. Among its first publications was the Kalevala, the Finnish national epic.[2]

Finnish Literature Society
Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura
AbbreviationSKS
Formation1831; 195 years ago (1831)
TypeNonprofit
PurposeMemory institution, cultural institution
HeadquartersHelsinki
FieldsFolklore, language, literature

The society is the oldest Finnish publisher still in operation and publishes general non-fiction books including folklore, literature and history.[3]

The entrance hall colonnade.

Present Day

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In 2024, the SKS has just over 2,000 members; membership fees range from 20-35 euros per year.[4]

The SKS research library is open to the public.[5][6]

FILI, the Finnish Literature Exchange, which aims to promote Finnish literature internationally, is part of the Finnish Literature Society.[7]

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