Aleksis Kivi was a Finnish author born on October 10, 1834, in the village of Järvenpää. He is best known for his novel Seven Brothers, published in 1870, which is considered the first significant work of Finnish literature. Kivi's writing often explored themes of Finnish identity and rural life, and he played a crucial role in the development of the Finnish language in literature. Kivi's contributions to literature were not fully recognized during his lifetime, and he faced personal struggles, including mental health issues. He passed away on December 31, 1872, but his legacy endures, and he is celebrated as a national literary figure in Finland.