Jüri Ehlvest

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Jüri Ehlvest in 1985

Jüri Ehlvest (15 March 1967 Tallinn – 11 October 2006 New York City) was an Estonian writer.[1] His brother was chess player Jaan Ehlvest.[1] He studied in University of Tartu, taking courses in biology, theology and philosophy.[1]

When living in Tartu, he was a member of three literary groups: Abi-Piirissaare Dalinistlik Kõõl (with Sven Kivisildnik), Estonian Kostabi Society, and Hirohall.[1]

Ehlvest died in 2006 in New York, aged 39.

Works[]

  • 1996: short story Ikka veel Bagdadis (Still in Baghdad)
  • 1996: short story collection Krutsiaania (Cruciania)
  • 1997: short story Päkapikk kirjutab (The Gnome Writes)
  • 2002: short story collection Hobune eikusagilt (A Horse from Nowhere)

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Vabar, Sven. "Jüri Ehlvest". sisu.ut.ee. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
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