Mika Waltari

Mika Waltari (1908-1979) was a Finnish author, journalist, critic, poet, playwright, essayist, screenwriter, and more. He is one of the most prolific Finnish authors – having a very strict work ethic. Only a fraction of his work has been translated into English. Often after one of his books was finished, he would go into depression and sometimes need to check-in to the hospital. As Mika got older and his books sold internationally, he wrote less, as he no longer needed to write to live. Mika Waltari made his debut as a novelist in 1925 with Jumalaa paossa. His first book to be published in English was The Egyptian, which was published in Finnish in 1945 and English in 1949. Below is a list of Mika Waltari’s books in order of when they were originally released: Mika Waltari Synopsis: The Egyptian by Mika Waltari is a work of historical fiction that vividly brings to life a forgotten era in human history. Set in ancient Egypt during a time when pharaohs struggled to prevent the collapse of one of the greatest empires in history, the story follows the journey of Sinuhe. Sinuhe, a man with a mysterious past, rises from a position of lowly degradation to become a confidant of the Pharaoh. Along the way, the narrative spans the entire known world of that time, from Babylon to Crete, Thebes to Jerusalem. This sweeping epic offers readers a glimpse into the fascinating and complex world of ancient Egypt during this tumultuous period.