About
A master of Latvian realism, he is known for his plays, poems, and translations, as well as for his journalistic work. He published his debut work in the German language; one of his later works, In the Lap of Happiness, was translated into English.
Before Fame
He worked as a journalist and critic for several German and Latvian newspapers.
Trivia
He lived and worked in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Family Life
He grew up in the Ergli municipality of Latvia.
Associated With
He and Romain Gary were both famous writers from Latvia.
