L. Onerva | |
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| Born | Hilja Onerva Lehtinen 28 April 1882 Helsinki, Finland |
| Died | 1 March 1972 Helsinki, Finland |
| Pen name | L. Onerva |
| Occupation | Poet, critic, translator |
| Language | Finnish |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Period | 1904–1952 |
| Notable awards | State literature prizes, Aleksis Kivi Prize, Pro Finlandia Medal |
| Spouses | Väinö Streng Leevi Madetoja (1918–1947) |
| Partner | Eino Leino |
L. Onerva (real name Hilja Onerva Lehtinen, 28 April 1882 – 1 March 1972) was a Finnish poet. Onerva also wrote short stories and novels and worked as a translator and critic. In her works, she often dealt with tension in women's lives concerning freedom and commitment.[1] She is also remembered for her complicated relationship with Eino Leino,[2] as well as her marriage to the composer Leevi Madetoja.
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