August Gailit

Poet

Birthday January 9, 1891

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Estonia

DEATH DATE Nov 5, 1960 (69)

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About

Estonian writer who rose to prominence during the first half of the Twentieth Century. His best-known works include the novels Muinasmaa and Toomas Nipernaadi.

Before Fame

His first short story, "Kui Paike Laheb Looja," was published in 1910.

Trivia

He co-founded a literary group called Siuru in 1917. Erotic poems written by members of the group were considered scandalous by the general public.

Family Life

He grew up on a farm in Laatre, Estonia. He married actress Elvi Vaher-Nander in 1932.

Associated With

He was born in the same country as fellow writer Oskar Luts.