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First published in 1956, The Etruscan is a fiction novel by Finnish author Mika Waltari. Beginning around 480 B.C., the story takes us on the spiritual journey of a young man named Lars Turms as he adventures through Ancient Greece to Sicily, Rome and, finally, Tuscany, searching for the meaning of life. He gradually becomes aware of his immortality and his duties to the future. Although set in ancient civilization, the book poses many of life's existential questions asked to this day, and the reader will find timeless answers to these timeless questions through the main character.
First published in 1956, The Etruscan is a fiction novel by Finnish author Mika Waltari. Beginning around 480 B.C., the story takes us on the spiritual journey of a young man named Lars Turms as he adventures through Ancient Greece to Sicily, Rome and, finally, Tuscany, searching for the meaning ...
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Mika Toimi Waltari (19 September 1908 - 26 August 1979) was one of the most prominent Finnish writers. His works, many translated into more than 40 languages, include 29 novels, 15 novellas, 6 collections of stories or fairy-tales, 6 collections of poetry and 26 plays, as well as screenplays, radio plays, non-fiction, translations, and hundreds of reviews and articles. He became a member of the Finnish Academy in 1957 and received an honorary doctorate at the University of Turku in 1970. He died in 1979 at the age of 70.
Mika Toimi Waltari (19 September 1908 - 26 August 1979) was one of the most prominent Finnish writers. His works, many translated into more than 40 languages, include 29 novels, 15 novellas, 6 collections of stories or fairy-tales, 6 collections of poetry and 26 plays, as well as screenplays, rad...
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