''Ultra'' was an avant-garde bilingual art and literature magazine which appeared in Finland in 1922. Its subtitle was ''tidskrift för ny konst och litteratur'' (Swedish: ''Magazine for New Art and Literature''). Although it produced only eight issues, it played a significant role in the introduction of avant-garde literary approach in the region.

History and profile

''Ultra'' was launched by

Elmer Diktonius Elmer Rafael Diktonius (20 January 1896 in Helsinki – 23 September 1961 in Kauniainen) was a Finland, Finnish poet and composer, who wrote in both Swedish language, Swedish and in Finnish language, Finnish. In 1922 he established an avant-garde ...

in September 1922. It was published by a small company named Daimon and was edited by Hagar Olsson. The company was founded and run by the Finnisg poet L. A. Salava. In the first four issue Raul af Hällström also served as the editor. The magazine had a Finnish edition which was edited by Lauri Haarla and a Swedish edition. In fact, Finnish-language material was dominant in the magazine which contained two-thirds of its content. It featured essays on literature, music, theater, art, and poetry. Major contributors included Eino Palola,

Edith Södergran Edith Irene Södergran (4 April 1892 – 24 June 1923) was a Swedish-speaking Finnish poet. One of the first modernists within Swedish-language literature, her influences came from French Symbolism, German expressionism, and Russian futu ...

, Ormi Arp,

Gunnar Björling Gunnar Olof Björling, (31 May 1887 – 11 July 1960) was a Swedish-speaking Finnish poet. He was one of the leading figures of Finnish-Swedish modernist literature, along with Elmer Diktonius, Edith Södergran and Hagar Olsson. Biography B ...

Rabbe Enckell Rabbe Arnfinn Enckell (3 March 1903 – 17 June 1974) was a Finnish writer and poet. Enckell is regarded as one of the stalwarts of the Swedo-Finnish poetic revival that began in the 1920s. Enckell was born in Tammela, Tavastia Proper. ...

Uuno Kailas Uuno Kailas, born Frans Uno Salonen (29 March 1901 – 22 March 1933) was a Finnish poet, writer, and translator. Together with Kaarlo Sarkia, Kailas was the most prominent Finnish poet of the 1930s. Life Kailas was born in Heinola. After h ...

, Viljo Kojo,

Katri Vala Katri Vala (1901–1944) was a Finnish poet, critic, school teacher, and central member of the literary group Tulenkantajat (The Fire Bearers) with Olavi Paavolainen, Elina Vaara, Lauri Viljanen, Ilmari Pimiä, Viljo Kajava, and Yrjö Jylhä. ...

, and artist Uuno Eskola. Elmer Diktonius also published articles in ''Ultra'' criticizing nationalist and narrow approaches in modern poetry. To this end he tried to develop collaborations with international writers for the magazine, but his efforts were not fruitful. The magazine ceased publication in December 1922 following its eighth issue. ''Ultra'' was succeeded by '' Quosego'' magazine which existed between 1928 and 1929.

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History and profile

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