About Paul Rummo
Lived 1909 – 1981 (aged 71). Paul Rummo was an Estonian and Russian writer, journalist and teacher.
Paul Rummo (14 July 1909 Kalbu, Kehtna Parish, Kreis Harrien – 28 March 1981) was an Estonian poet, playwright, and literary critic.
From 1948 to 1949, Rummo was the chief editor for the publishing house Ilukirjandus ja Kunst (Fiction and Art). Before 1958, he held several positions, including the head of Estonia Theatre. In 1967, Rummo completed the anthology Eesti luule (Estonian Poetry).
His son is the writer Paul-Eerik Rummo.
Works 1946: Võitlev kodumaa (The Fighting Homeland), poetry collection 1950: Rahva võim, poetry collection 1952: Katkukülvajad, poetry collection 1955: Veerev kivi (Rolling Stone), poetry collection 1961: Proloog ja poeemid, poetry collection 1969: Katkenud lõng, poetry collection 1979: Matkalaul, poetry collection
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Who was Paul Rummo?
Estonian writer (1909-1981)
When was Paul Rummo born?
Paul Rummo was born on 14 July 1909 in Kalbu.
When did Paul Rummo die?
Paul Rummo died on 28 March 1981 in Tallinn.
What was Paul Rummo's occupation?
Paul Rummo was a writer, journalist and teacher.
What nationality was Paul Rummo?
Paul Rummo was Estonian and Russian.
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