Kārlis Vērdiņš
Latvian poet with acclaimed works
Born
July 28th, 1978
47 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Latvia
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Born in Latvia, significant contributions to contemporary poetry have been made. Various poetry collections were published, showcasing themes of identity, language, and culture. The poet has also been involved in promoting the Latvian literary scene through participation in literary festivals and events. Works are recognized for their lyrical quality and modern sensibility.
Published multiple poetry collections
Contributed to Latvian literary festivals
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