Ott Arder

Estonian poet and prominent translator

Ott Arder - Estonian poet and prominent translator
Born

1950
75 years ago

Died

June 26th, 2004
21 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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