Jüri Parijõgi
Jüri Parijõgi (until 1935 Jüri Parinbak or Jüri Parinbach; 2 September 1892 – 9 July 1941) was an Estonian children's writer and teacher. He is regarded as the first Estonian writer who wrote almost only for children and young people.[1]
He took part in World War I and in the Estonian War of Independence.[1]
From 1929 to 1931 he studied in the Faculty of Philosophy at University of Tartu.[1]
He died on 9 July 1941 in Tartu Prison, being a victim of the mass murder by the NKVD.[1]
Works
[edit]- 1926: story "Semendivabrik" ('Cement Works')
- 1930: story "Jaksuküla poisid" ('The Jaksuküla Boys')
- 1937: story "Teraspoiss" ('Steel Boy')
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Vabar, Sven. "Jüri Parijõgi". sisu.ut.ee. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
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