Virpi Hämeen-Anttila
Virpi Hämeen-Anttila | |
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Hämeen-Anttila at the Jakomäki library in 2007. | |
| Born | October 15, 1958 Espoo, Finland |
| Language | Finnish |
| Alma mater | University of Helsinki |
| Notable awards | Eino Leino Prize (2002) |
| Spouses | Jaakko Hämeen-Anttila |
Virpi Hämeen-Anttila (born 15 October 1958 in Espoo) is a Finnish writer, translator, and researcher. She was the recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 2002 along with her husband Jaakko Hämeen-Anttila, for their work in translating and promoting multicultural literature. In addition to being a best-selling novelist, she is a translator and non-fiction writer. She also teaches Sanskrit and the history of Indian art at Helsinki University.