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Riku Korhonen

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Riku Korhonen

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1972-01-01 （Finland）
Nationality
Finland
Languages
Finnish, English
Residence History
Turku, Finland → Helsinki, Finland

Career

Occupations
Writer, Journalist, Teacher
Active Years
2003-

Awards

Helsingin Sanomat Literature Prize
2003
Work: Kahden ja yhden yön tarinoita
Organization: Helsingin Sanomat
Result: 受賞
Kalevi Jäntti Prize
Work: Lääkäriromaani
Organization: Kalevi Jäntti Prize (foundation)
Result: 受賞
EU Prize for Literature
Work: Lääkäriromaani
Organization: European Union
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Kahden ja yhden yön tarinoita

2003 Novel

Debut novel published in 2003. A work with strong narrative quality that examines contemporary society and human relationships; it received critical acclaim and won the Helsingin Sanomat Literature Prize.

human relationshipshumornarrative strength
Adaptations
  • [Stage play] Kahden ja yhden yön tarinoita (stage adaptation)

Lääkäriromaani

Novel

A novel centered on doctors and medical themes. Noted for addressing serious topics with an often humorous narrative voice.

medicineprofessional ethicshuman nature

Bibliography

  • Kahden ja yhden yön tarinoita
  • Lääkäriromaani

Adaptations

  • Stage adaptation of the debut novel by Turku City Theatre

Style & Themes

Literary Style
weighty narrative voice with humorstrong storytelling
Recurring Motifs
subtleties of human relationshipswork and ethicseveryday humor

Legacy

A notable figure in contemporary Finnish literature whose debut received strong recognition. Through newspaper contributions and teaching, he has also contributed to literary and creative writing education.

Trivia

  • His debut novel was adapted for the stage by Turku City Theatre.
  • He writes regularly for the newspaper Helsingin Sanomat.
  • He formerly taught creative writing at the University of Turku.