Helsinki

This book charts the history and life of the world's most northerly metropolis, a vibrant maritime city whose story, like its architecture, has always been far grander than its size suggests. The writings selected range from the beginning of the 19th century to the present day. Richly illustrated with archive material from Helsinki City Museum, this is the first anthology of Helsinki literature to be published in English. Included are fiction, memoirs, poetry, letters and travel writing, translated from Finnish, Swedish, German, French, and Russian, and original texts in English.