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.
Madis Kõiv was an Estonian writer, philosopher and physicist.
Peeter Sauter is an Estonian author, translator and former actor.
Estonian literature is literature written in the Estonian language Estonia leads the world in book ownership, on average Estonians own 218 books per house, and 35% own 350 books or more.
Vahur Afanasjev was an Estonian novelist, poet, musician and film director best known for his novel Serafima and Bogdan a story following the lives in a village of Russian Orthodox Old Believers on the shore of the lake Peipus from the end of the World War II to the nineties. The novel won the 2017 Estonian Writers' Union's Novel Competition.
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.
Maarja Kangro is an Estonian poet, short story writer, novelist, essayist, nonfiction writer and librettist.
Piret Raud is a contemporary Estonian author and illustrator.
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.
Marju Lepajõe was an Estonian classical philologist, translator and religious historian.
Friedebert Tuglas short story award is an Estonian literary award. The award was established in 1970 by Friedebert Tuglas itself. First recipients was chosen out in 1971 by Tuglas itself.
Rein Saluri was an Estonian writer and playwright.
Jaan Undusk is an Estonian writer, playwright and literary scholar.
Toomas Vint is an Estonian painter and writer. He has won the Friedebert Tuglas short story award twice, as well as the Estonian Prose Award.
Maie Kalda was an Estonian literary scholar and critic.
Mari Saat is an Estonian writer.
Jüri Tuulik was an Estonian writer and playwright.
Asta Põldmäe is an Estonian writer and translator.
Janika Kronberg is an Estonian literary scientist and critic.
