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Andrus Kivirähk
Writing
Born August 17, 1970 · Tallinn, Harju District, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Harju County, Estonia]
Biography
Andrus Kivirähk (born August 17, 1970) is an Estonian writer, a playwright, topical satirist, and screenwriter. As of 2004, 25,000 copies of his novel Rehepapp ehk November (Old Barny or November) had been sold, making him the most popular 21st century Estonian writer. His book Mees, kes teadis ussisõnu (The Man Who Spoke Snakish) (2007) has been one of the top selling books in Estonia. He has been a member of the Estonian Writers' Union (in Estonian: Eesti Kirjanike Liit) since 1996.
Awards & recognition
- Eduard Vilde literary award · 2016
- Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire — Best Foreign Novel · 2014
- Eduard Vilde literary award · 2008
- Literary award of Viru county · 2007
- Order of the White Star, 5th Class · 2004
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- Literary award of Viru county · 2001
- Friedebert Tuglas short story award · 1998
- Oskar Luts Humor Award · 1993
- Cross of Merit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, 2nd class
