Juhan Kunder
Estonian writer and folklorist (1852–1888)
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Juhan Kunder (26 December 1852 – 24 April 1888) was an Estonian poet, playwright, author of natural history textbooks, and folklore collector from the Russian Empire.[1]
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Juhan Kunder | |
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Juhan Kunder c. 1885 | |
| Born | December 26, 1852 Kovali farm, Pulleritsu, Estonia |
| Died | April 24, 1888 (aged 35) |
| Occupation | Writer |
From 1872 to 1875 he attended Tartu Teachers' College.[1]
He became a member of the Estonian Students' Society in 1873, and he was a member of the Society of Estonian Literati, serving as its deputy chairman from 1882 to 1888. He was also active in the Alexander School movement.[1]
He wrote for several Estonian newspapers and magazines, including Postimees, Sakala, Valgus, and Meelejahutaja.[1]
He died of typhus in 1888. He is buried at Rakvere Cemetery.[1]
Selected works
- 1873: poetry collection "Õie-kuu ja külm elu maanteel"
- 1884: children's book "Laste raamat"
- poem "Munamäel" ('On Munamägi Mountain')
