Rummu Jüri

Rummu Jüri

Rummu Jüri ("Jüri Rummo"; 2 August (21 July) 1856) is the archetypical Estonian folk hero, an outlaw who stole from the rich to give to the poor. Although most noted for his material egalitarianism, in the stories he also pursues other types of equality and justice.

Rummu Jüri in literature

* Andres Ehin, "Rummu Jüri mälestused" ("The Memoirs of Rummu Jüri"; published by Elmatar, 1996)

Rummu Jüri in film


* "Jüri Rumm" (1994; dir. Jaan Kolberg)

External links

* [http://www.estlit.ee/index.php?id=1245 Andres Ehin, "The Memoirs of Rummu Jüri"]
* [http://www.beerguide.ee/rummuj.html Rummu Jüri as trade mark]


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