Friedebert Tuglas

Peace Tuglas always ( born March 2, 1886 in Ahja, † April 15, 1971 in Tallinn ) was an Estonian writer, critic, translator and literary critic. By 1923, he was named Friedebert Mihkelson.

Peace Tuglas always was the son of a carpenter and attended school in Tartu. He took 1905 as a Social Democrat in the Russian Revolution part. From 1906 to 1917, he had to live in exile, mainly in Finland, Germany and Paris, before he returned to Estonia.

Tuglas was one of the leading literary figures of Estonia. He belonged to the group of " Young Estonia " ( Noor - Eesti, founded in 1905 ) on. From 1917 he worked in the group of artists Siuru. Tuglas devoted himself in his two novels ( Felix Ormusson, 1915 Väike Illimar, 1937) and numerous short stories, a mixture of realism and romantic life. He also wrote extensive travelogues (Spain, North Africa, Norway), literature reviews and tests and memoirs.

Tuglas was editor of several Estonian literary magazines such as Odamees, Ilo and Tarapita. He was also a 1923 founder and first editor of the still existing and most important Estonian literary magazine Looming. In 1922, he became the first president of the Estonian Writers' Union.

Peace Tuglas always was married to Elo Tuglas, whose published diaries give a deep insight into the thinking of her husband. 1970 donated peace Tuglas always a short story prize, which is awarded annually in Estonia on March 2. In Tallinn today the Friedebert - Tuglas Museum is located (including literary center ).

Tuglas price

1970, a year before his death, donated peace Tuglas always the Friedebert - Tuglas Prize ( Friedebert Tuglase Novelliauhind ). It was first presented on March 2, 1971, the birthday Tuglas '. The first two winners, Jaan Kross and Paul Kuusberg, Tuglas chose themselves.

Excellent two novellas estnischsprachiger writers that have appeared in the previous year. The prize includes a cash award and a special bibliophile pressure. Winners of 2009 were Indrek Hargla and Jüri Tuulik.