Ott Arder
Estonian poet and prominent translator
Born
1950
75 years ago
Died
June 26th, 2004
20 years ago — 54 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Estonia
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Born in Estonia, a prominent poet and translator contributed significantly to Estonian literature. Arder published several poetry collections, emphasizing themes of nature and identity. Additionally, worked extensively on translating works from various languages into Estonian, making literature accessible to a wider audience. His efforts in translating international authors helped bridge cultural gaps and brought global literary voices to Estonia. Arder's literary contributions have been recognized within Estonia and beyond.
Published poetry collections such as 'Ihad'
Translated numerous works into Estonian
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