Friedebert Tuglas

Friedebert Tuglas (March 2, 1886 Ahja – April 15, 1971 Tallinn) was an Estonian writer and critic who introduced Impressionism and Symbolism to Estonian literature. [ [http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9033090/Estonian-literature Estonian literature] at Encyclopædia Britannica]

The son of a carpenter, Tuglas studied at the Hugo Treffner Gymnasium from 1904 to 1905. After imprisonment for revolutionary activities, he went into exile in 1906, living in Finland and France, before returning to Estonia in 1917.

His most famous short story is "Popi ja Huhuu". He was the leader of Estonian literary group Young Estonia ("Noor-Eesti") in the beginning of 20th century. He was one of the founders of the Estonian Writers' Union and served as its chairman in 1922 and 1925–1927.

External links

* [http://www.utkk.ee/eng/award.html Friedebert Tuglas Short Story Award]
* [http://www.utkk.ee/eng/museum.html Friedebert Tuglas Museum] in Tallinn

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