ELM 2001/1

A brief overview of Jüri Ehlvest

By Aare Pilv
ELM 1/2001
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Jüri Ehlvest is one of the most original Estonian prose authors of the 1990s, and also most difficult to interpret. The critics have been i...

The marriage of Aino and Oskar Kallas

By Sirje Olesk
ELM 1/2001
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The marriage of Aino and Oskar Kallas – a Finnish bridge in reality1.    RomanceOne of the brightest and most diverse eras in Estonia’s his...

Short outlines of books by Estonian authors

By Janika Kronberg
ELM 1/2001
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Andrus Kivirähk: The Barn-keeper (”Rehepapp”)Tallinn, Varrak, 2000. 200 ppAndrus Kivirähk (1970) has very often used elements of folklore a...

Literary awards 2000

By Piret Viires
ELM 1/2001
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The highest literary award of 2000, the National Cultural Award, was given to Andres Ehin for his collection of poetry, Alateadvus on alata...

Anamnesis

By Jüri Ehlvest
ELM 1/2001
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Am I really a shaman, I thought, as I  packed my things that sunny day, ready to abandon pleasant Berlioz Street and head for Burgundy. Thi...