About Eha Lättemäe
Lived 1922 – 2012 (aged 90). Eha Lättemäe was an Estonian poet and writer.
Eha Lättemäe (2 September 1922 Mõnnaste – 14 November 2012 Tallinn) was an Estonian poet who also wrote poems in Finnish. In addition, she translated Finnish poetry into Estonian and Estonian poetry into Finnish. Beginning in 1971, she worked as a professional writer.
Awards In 2008, Lättemäe was given the Juhan Liiv Poetry Award for her poem "Kui talveöö on paratamatu..." ('If a Winter Night Is Inevitable').
Collections Oma sammude varjust (1968) Uskoon aurinkoon (1969) Pääsuke päevalind (1971) Nõnda ma lähen (1973) Metsamarju. Mõtsamarju (1974) Poimin marjoja sinisestä metsästä (1975) Kahel häälel (1981) (with father Andres Lättemäe) Elulugu (1981) Iltakävelyllä / Õhtune jalutuskäik (2003)
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Who was Eha Lättemäe?
Estonian poet and translator (1922-2012)
When was Eha Lättemäe born?
Eha Lättemäe was born on 2 September 1922 in Mõnnaste.
When did Eha Lättemäe die?
Eha Lättemäe died on 14 November 2012 in Tallinn.
What was Eha Lättemäe's occupation?
Eha Lättemäe was a poet and writer.
What nationality was Eha Lättemäe?
Eha Lättemäe was Estonian.
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