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Ene Mihkelson (born 21 October 1944 in Tammeküla, Imavere Parish, Viljandi County) is an Estonian writer.[1]
Education
Mihkelson studied literature after completing her secondary education. She worked as a teacher and then as a researcher for the Estonian Literary Museum.
Literature
Mihkelson wrote throughout her life. She published her first literary piece in 1967. However, her first collection of poems did not appear until 1978. Her father opposed the Soviet forces in Estonia in the middle of the 20th century. The authorities, therefore, did not approve of her.
Since the breakup of the Soviet Union, Mihkelson has published ten poetry anthologies. Her poetry lacks meter, rhythm and rhyme, but contains surprising inversions. It is known for its intensity, allegorical content and metaphysical topics.
Mihkelson has also published four novels, a selection of critical essays (Kirjanduse seletusi, or Explanations of Literature) and a collection of short stories (Surma sünnipäev, or The Birthday of Death).
Mihkelson's works frequently include allusions to her childhood, spent in hiding, Estonian mythology, and Estonian history.
In 2006 she was awarded the Herder Prize.
References
- ^ Janika Kronberg (Spring 2000). "Ene Mihkelson. Naming the things of the world". Estonian Literary Magazine. Retrieved 30 June 2010.
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