Juha

Juha is a novel by Finnish author Juhani Aho, published in 1911, and is considered one of his most significant works. Set in an unspecified historical period, likely the 17th or 18th century, it explores timeless themes of love and loss through the story of a Kainuu woman who disappears into Russia, returning with her husband's cattle. The novel is noted for its blend of epic form and internal drama, reflecting Aho's status as Finland's national author and his influence on modern Finnish literature.