Marie Under was an Estonian poet. She was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 12 separate years.
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.
Peeter Sauter is an Estonian author, translator and former actor.
The Siuru literary movement, named after a fire-bird in Finnic mythology, was founded in 1917 in Estonia. It was an expressionistic and neo-romantic movement that ran counter to the Young Estonia formalist tradition.
Kersti Merilaas was an Estonian poet and translator. In addition, she wrote poems and prose for children and plays.
The Estonian Writers Union, is a professional association of Estonian writers and literary critics.
Lauri Pilter is an Estonian writer, translator and literary scientist.
Tarmo Teder is an Estonian writer, poet and critic.
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.
Marie Heiberg was an Estonian poet. When she was only about 15 years old she wrote her first poems which were acclaimed for their youthful freshness. Heiberg spent the last twenty years of her life in a mental institution. There is a memorial to her memory in Urvaste.
Estonian Literary Society is Estonian organization which aims are to popularize literature and literary science related to Estonia, and also to enhance cooperation between Estonian organizations and institutions related to literature.
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 is an Estonian writer and playwright.
Jaan Undusk is an Estonian writer, playwright and literary scholar.
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.
Mait Vaik is an Estonian writer and musician, a member of Estonian Writers' Union since 2016.
