Anni Swan
Anni Swan | |
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Otto Manninen and Anni Manninen in ca. 1906. | |
| Born | 4 January 1875 Helsinki, Finland |
| Died | 24 March 1958 (aged 83) Helsinki, Finland |
Anni Emilia Swan (married name Anni Manninen; 4 January 1875 in Helsinki – 24 March 1958 in Helsinki) was a Finnish writer. Swan wrote many books for children and young adults, was a journalist for children's magazines and worked as a translator. She is considered the creator of Finnish literature for girls.