Karl Eduard Sööt

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Portrait of Karl Eduard Sööt by Aleksander Uurits, 1915

Karl Eduard Sööt (26 December 1862 Lohkva, Tartu County – 1 September 1950 Tartu) was an Estonian poet.[1]

Between 1886 and 1893 he worked for the newspaper Olevik.[1]

In 1895 he founded his own publishing house, printing shop and bookshop. In 1914, Sööt sold his business. From 1921 until 1923 he was the editor-in-chief of the newspaper Postimees.[1]

1886-1932 he was a member of Vanemuine Society.[1]

He died in 1950 and is buried at Raadi Cemetery.[1]

Selected works[]

  • 1894: poetry collection "Rõõm ja mure" ('Joy and Distress')
  • 1899: poetry collection "Saatus" ('Fate')
  • 1903: poetry collection "Mälestused ja lootused" ('Memories and Hopes')

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Vabar, Sven. "Karl Eduard Sööt". sisu.ut.ee. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
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