Debora Vaarandi | |
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Born | Debora Trull 1 October 1916 Võru, Russian Empire |
Died | 28 April 2007 Tallinn, Estonia | (aged 90)
Occupation | Writer |
Nationality | Estonian |
Education | University of Tartu |
Notable works | Põleva laotuse all |
Notable awards | Order of the White Rose of Finland |
Spouse | Aadu Hint, Juhan Smuul |
Debora Vaarandi (born Debora Trull; 1 October 1916 – 28 April 2007) was an Estonian writer, considered to be a leading literary figure in post–World War II Estonia.[1] Many of her poems were set to music. Vaarandi was a recipient of the first Juhan Liiv Poetry Award, and was recognized with the Cultural Award of the Republic of Estonia for outstanding lifetime achievement.