Among its first publications was the Kalevala, the Finnish national epic.[2] The society is the oldest Finnish publisher still in operation and publishes general non-fiction books including folklore, literature and history.[3] In 2024, the SKS has just over 2,000 members; membership fees range from 20-35 euros per year.[4] The SKS research library is open to the public.[5][6] Media related to Finnish Literature Society at Wikimedia Commons
