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Betty AlverEstonian poet, prose writer, translator.
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Biography of Betty Alver
Betty Alver (born Elizabeth Lepik) was an Estonian poet, prose writer, and translator. She was born on November 23, 1906, in Jõgeva, Estonia, and passed away on February 27, 1989, in Tartu, Estonia. Alver is known for her contributions to Estonian literature and for translating Alexander Pushkin's novel in verse, "Eugene Onegin," into Estonian.
Early Life and Education
Elizabeth Lepik, later known as Betty Alver, was born on November 23, 1906, in Jõgeva, Estonia. She completed her schooling in Tartu in 1924 and went on to study Estonian language and literature at the University of Tartu from 1924 to 1927.
Writing Career
Alver's first poetry book, "Dust and Fire," was published in 1936. She gained recognition for her translations of Alexander Pushkin's poems and his novel in verse, "Eugene Onegin," which was published in 1964. Additionally, Alver translated poems by other renowned authors such as Maxim Gorky, and her poetry has been translated into Russian, Polish, German, English, Czech, Italian, and other languages. One of her notable translators into Russian was Yunna Moritz.
Literary Works
Betty Alver's poetry collections include:
- "Dust and Fire" (1936)
- "Starry Hour" (1971)
- "Flakes of Life" (1971)
- "Flying City" (1979)
- "Coral of Emajõgi" (1986)
Legacy
In honor of Betty Alver, her hometown of Jõgeva holds an annual poetry event called "Starry Hour." This event celebrates her contributions to Estonian poetry and literature.
