{"product_id":"the-unknown-soldier-9789510024263","title":"The Unknown Soldier","description":"\u003cp\u003eVin Linna (1920-1992) was a celebrated Finnish author. He gained literary fame with his third novel  Tuntematon sotilas (The Unknown Soldier  published in 1954)  and consolidated his position with the trilogy Tll Pohjanthden alla (Under the North Star  published in 19591963). \"The Unknown Soldier\"  his magnum opus  is a war novel that chronicles the Continuation War between Finland and the Soviet Union in the years 19411944  from the viewpoint of ordinary Finnish soldiers. A fictional account based closely on Linnas own wartime experiences  the novel presented a more realistic outlook on the formerly romanticized image of a noble and obedient Finnish soldier. Linna gave his characters independent and critical thoughts as well as displayed them with humane feelings  such as fear and rebellion. Although published to mixed reviews  the book quickly became one of the best-selling books in Finland and is considered an important classic in Finnish literature and a part of national legacy. The novel was well received among frontline veterans  shot Linna to literary fame and has been described as creating a shift in the collective memory of the war. It has sold nearly 800 000 copies  has been translated into 20 different languages and adapted into three films (the latest one released in 2017). Illustrated edition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67924858798133,"sku":"ByrdShop_9510024260","price":246.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9789510024263.jpg?v=1794142690","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-unknown-soldier-9789510024263","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}