Karl Ristikivi

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Karl Ristikivi (October 16, 1912 Lääne county - July 19, 1977 Stockholm) was an Estonian writer. He belongs even now to one of the best Estonian writers with his historical novels. Although he published only one collection of poems during his life, The (Spiritual) Journey of a Man or A Man's (Spiritual) Journey, he belongs to the best Estonian poets beside Gustav Suits and Heiti Talvik.

[edit] Education

Ristikivi graduated Tartu University (cum laude) in 1941.

[edit] Career

Ristikivi's books include

  • Cross Rock
  • A Man's Journey