About
Estonian author who introduced elements of Symbolism and Impressionism to his country's literary canon. His best-known short story is "Popi ja Huhuu."
Before Fame
He was imprisoned for revolutionary activities and lived in exile in France and Finland between 1906 and 1917.
Trivia
He was one of the founders of the Estonian Writers' Union.
Family Life
He was born and raised in Ahja, Estonia, where his father was a carpenter.
Associated With
He was born in the same country as fellow writer Anton Tammsaare.
