 First edition | |
| Author | Veijo Meri |
|---|---|
| Country | Finland |
| Language | Finnish |
| Published | 1971 |
| Publisher | Otava |
| Awards | Nordic Council's Literature Prize of 1973 |
Kersantin poika is a 1971 novel by Finnish author Veijo Meri. It won the Nordic Council's Literature Prize in 1973. [1]
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