Jaan Kross was an Estonian writer. He won the 1995 International Nonino Prize in Italy.
Friedebert Tuglas, born Friedebert Mihkelson or Michelson, was an Estonian writer and critic who introduced Impressionism and Symbolism to Estonian literature. Persecuted by the authorities in the beginning of 20th century, he later became an acknowledged representative of Estonian literature in the Soviet era.
Tõnu Õnnepalu, also known by the pen names Emil Tode and Anton Nigov, is an Estonian poet, author and translator.
Vaino Vahing was an Estonian writer, prosaist, psychiatrist and playwright. Starting from 1973, he was a member of the Estonian Writers Union.
Kersti Merilaas was an Estonian poet and translator. In addition, she wrote poems and prose for children and plays.
Looming is the oldest literary magazine in Estonia. The headquarters is in Tallinn.
Mihkel Mutt is an Estonian writer, essayist, columnist and editor.
Maarja Kangro is an Estonian poet, short story writer, novelist, essayist, nonfiction writer and librettist.
Leelo Tungal is an Estonian poet, children's writer, translator, editor and librettist.
Iko Maran was an Estonian playwright and children's book author.
Kalle Kurg is an Estonian poet, writer, critic, translator and editor. As a versatile figure in Estonian culture, he has also published caricatures and worked as a theatre director.
Ellen Niit was an Estonian children's writer, poet and translator. Over her lifetime, she penned more than forty books of both prose and poetry for children. She also wrote a number of collections of prose and poetry for adults. Her works have been translated into eighteen languages.
Mudlum is an Estonian writer and literary critic.
Rein Saluri was an Estonian writer and playwright.
Ülo Mattheus is an Estonian writer, journalist, civil servant and editor.
Mari Saat is an Estonian writer.
Jüri Tuulik was an Estonian writer and playwright.
Asta Põldmäe is an Estonian writer and translator.
Astrid Reinla was an Estonian writer.
Marta Sillaots, born Marta Reichenbach was an Estonian writer, translator, and literary critic.
