Moominpappa at Sea Moominpappa at Sea Moominpappa at Sea (Swedish: "Pappan och havet", literally "The father and the sea") is the seventh book in the Moomin books by Finnish author Tove Jansson. It is based primarily around the character of Moominpappa. It was first published in 1965. "Moominpappa at Sea" forms the basis of episodes 25 and 26 in the 1990 TV series. The original title is a loose reference to Hemingway novel "The Old Man and the Sea", though this is not reflected in the translation. Moominpappa is dissatisfied with his life in Moomin Valley, so he organises the family to set
Society of Swedish Literature in Finland Society of Swedish Literature in Finland The Society of Swedish Literature in Finland (Svenska litteratursällskapet i Finland r.f., abbr. SLS) is a scholarly society for the collection, archiving and dissemination of knowledge about Finland-Swedish culture. SLS publishes scholarly literature, maintains archives and libraries, funds research and awards literary and scholarly prizes and scholarships. SLS’s activity is made possible by private donations. SLS is one of the largest managers of private charitable funds in Finland. SLS was established in 1885 in memory of the Finnish national poet Johan Ludvig Runeberg, during a time when it was felt that the Swedish language