Sofi Oksanen

Sofi Oksanen is an internationally acclaimed Finnish author of Estonian descent, whose work often explores themes such as identity, the role of women in society, the impact of totalitarianism, and the darker layers of history. Her writing is known for its deep psychological insight, bold subject matter, and poetic language.

Oksanen’s most famous novel is undoubtedly “Purge” (“Puhastus”), published in 2008, which earned her numerous awards, including the Nordic Council Literature Prize. “Purge” is a powerful and suspenseful story of two women from different generations, connected by a legacy of violence and silence in 20th-century Estonia. Her novel “Dog Park” (“Koertepark”) explores ethical dilemmas related to the fertility industry and the exploitation of women in post-Soviet society.

Her autobiographical debut novel “Stalin’s Cows” (“Stalini lehmad”) focuses on eating disorders, body image, and questions of national identity, told through the story of a young woman navigating life between two cultures.

Sofi Oksanen’s works have been translated into dozens of languages, and her strong social conscience and fearless style have established her as one of the most important contemporary authors in the Nordic literary scene.