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Erni Krusten

1900 – 1984

Estonian writer

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Lived 1900 – 1984 (aged 84). Erni Krusten was an Estonian and Russian writer and poet.

Erni Krusten (30 April 1900 – 16 June 1984) was an Estonian writer. He was born Ernst Krustein in Muraste, Harku Parish, in a gardening family, and he worked as a gardener himself. He was the brother of the writer and caricaturist Otto Krusten, and the father of the literary scholar .

In 1920 he began to pursue writing, and his first book was published in 1927. He wrote prolifically, and he often favored writing short works in prose.

He died 1984 in Tallinn.

Writings

Novels "Mineviku jahil" (1929) "Org Mägedi armastus" (1939) "Pekside raamat" (1946) "Nagu piisake meres" (1962)

Short prose collections "Kanarbik" (1972) "Pime armastus" (1941) "Rahu nimel" (1951) "Piitsa matused" (1957) "Õnnetu armastus" (1957) "Kevadet otsimas" (1960) "Viis lugu" (1968) "Rõõmunäljane" (1973) "Vurriluu" (1980) "Hull pääsuke" (1981) "Metalliotsija" (1984)

Poetry "Peegel tänaval" (1978)

Stories "Vana võrukael" (1966) "Väga halb hinne" (1967) "Okupatsioon" (1969)

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Awards
Honored Writer of the Estonian SSR; People's Writer of the Estonian SSR; Order of the Badge of Honour; Friedebert Tuglas short story award

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Erni Krusten?

Estonian writer (1900–1984)

When was Erni Krusten born?

Erni Krusten was born on 30 April 1900 in Muraste.

When did Erni Krusten die?

Erni Krusten died on 16 June 1984 in Tallinn.

What was Erni Krusten's occupation?

Erni Krusten was a writer and poet.

What nationality was Erni Krusten?

Erni Krusten was Estonian and Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Erni Krusten

· Wikidata: Q3743714

· DBpedia: Erni Krusten

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