Gustav Suits | |
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| Born | 18 November 1883 |
| Died | 23 May 1956 (aged 72) |
| Occupation(s) | Poet, writer |
| Years active | 1899–1956 |
| Spouse | Aino Emilia Suits (née Thauvón) |
Gustav Suits (30 November [O.S. 18 November] 1883 in Võnnu, Tartu County, Livonia – 23 May 1956 in Stockholm, Sweden) is considered one of the greatest Estonian poets.[1] He was also an early leader of the literary movement group Noor-Eesti (Young Estonia).
- ^ W. K. Matthews, The Background and Poetry of Gustav Suits. A Study in Estonian Symbolism, American Slavic and East European Review, Vol. 9, No. 2. (Apr., 1950), pp. 116–127.