Kaur Kender
Kaur Kender (born May 27, 1971 ) is an Estonian writer .
writer
Kaur Kender studied semiotics and literary theory at the Estonian Humanitarian Institute in Tallinn . He is also a trained advertising specialist and former boxer. Kaur Kender made his debut in 1998 with the novel Iseseisvuspäev ("Independence Day"), which received the literary prize of the state foundation Eesti Kultuurkapital . His works are well received by both literary critics and popular culture. He also works as a publicist and columnist for various Estonian print and internet newspapers. Recurring themes are money, business, sex and masculinity.
Works
- Iseseisvuspäev (novel, 1998)
- Yuppiejumal (novel, 1999)
- Ebanormaalne (novel, 2000)
- Läbi rahulike silmade (short stories, 2001, together with Herkki-Erich Merila)
- Check Out (2001)
- Pangapettus (2002)
- Puudutus ( anthology of novels, 2002)
- Kuidas saada isaks (2003)
- Raha (2002, with Rain Lõhmus)
Web links
- "Livonia - 12 points" , contribution for DIE ZEIT 23/2002
- About Kaur Kender (DIE ZEIT online)
- Novel "Ebanormaalne" (Estonian Literary Magazine, English)
- Novel "Iseseisvuspäev" (Estonian Literary Magazine, English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Kender, Kaur |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Estonian writer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 27, 1971 |