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Eduard Vilde

Estonian writer and politician (1865-1933) · Estonia · On the map · Writers · Died at 68

Eduard Vilde was an Estonian writer, a pioneer of critical realism in Estonian literature, and a diplomat. He was the author of classics such as The War in Mahtra and The Milkman from Mäeküla.

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He was one of the most revered figures in Estonian literature and is generally credited as being the country's first professional writer.

Country
Estonia
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1865 to 1933 · aged 68