Aapo Ilves
The writers Contra , Aapo Ilves, Olavi Ruitlane and Jaan Pehk (from left) drink beer ( Koeru , 2007)
Aapo Ilves (born October 20, 1970 in Räpina ) is an Estonian writer, poet, essayist, journalist, actor, musician and artist.
life and work
Aapo Ilves writes and sings in Estonian , Setukesian and Võro . He thus combines postmodernism with the vernacular traditions of his South Estonian homeland.
Aapo Ilves is a member of the Estonian Writers' Union . From 1996 to 2009 he belonged to the literary group "Tartu Association of Young Authors" ( Tartu Noorte Autorite Koondis , NAK).
In 2005 he was awarded the Tartu Prize “Bearer of Popular Culture”.
Works (selection)
Poetry collections
- No vote! (1996)
- Üks pedajas (1998)
- Tulen öösel sulle koju (2009)
Prose anthologies
- Ema on kajaka juures (2001)
- Tapu asemel sõime (2003)
Dramas
- Ööpik Võhandu kaldalt (Räpina Trilogy I, 2002)
- Wõõbsu palas! (Räpina Trilogy II, 2003)
- Sillapää Ossi kronika (Räpina Trilogy III, 2004)
- Meie elame Võrus! (2004)
- Sanna Takah Tiigi Man (2005)
- Pristan (2008)
- Üheksa nulliga Eesti (2008)
In addition, Aapo Ilves wrote numerous lyrics and illustrated books. He has also released CDs of his songs and lyrics.
Individual evidence
Web links
- Aapo Ilves' blog spot
- Aapo Ilves on MySpace
- Aapo Ilves in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Ilves, Aapo |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Estonian writer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 20th October 1970 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Räpina , Estonian SSR |