About
Lithuanian writer of Vortex, a novel set in the Soviet period of Lithuanian history. His short story collections include Bread Eaters, published in 1975, and The Tops of the Trees, published in 1969.
Before Fame
He finished school and worked for a Lithuanian newspaper called Musu Zodis.
Trivia
He held odd jobs as a construction worker, metalworker, and radio reporter.
Family Life
He was raised in Mazeikiai, Lithuania. He was married to Alma Skruibytė; he had children named Gintare and Inga.
Associated With
He and Icchokas Meras were both famous Lithuanian writers.
