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Lune YanushiteLithuanian feuilletonist, translator, author of plays and humorous novels.
Date of Birth: 21.07.1909
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Content:
- Lithuanian Writer and Humorist
- Literary Career
- International Travels and Satire
- Post-World War II
- Diverse Writing
- Children's Literature and Wartime Experiences
- Publications
Lithuanian Writer and Humorist
Early Life and EducationLiudvika Oginskaitė was born into a family of physicians. Her early life was marked by the First World War, during which her family relocated to Uglich and Tartu. Upon their return to Lithuania, she attended progymnasium in Kretinga and graduated from high school in Klaipėda in 1928.
Literary Career
Beginning in 1926, Oginskaitė's writing appeared in Lithuanian periodicals. She studied the humanities at the University of Lithuania in Kaunas (later Vytautas Magnus University) for two years and worked as a reporter for the newspaper "Lietuvos aidas" from 1928.
International Travels and Satire
Oginskaitė traveled extensively throughout Europe, residing in countries such as Estonia, Latvia, Germany, Belgium, England, and France. During the 1940-1941 period, she actively contributed to the satirical magazine "Šluota."
Post-World War II
After the Second World War, Oginskaitė became head of a department for the newspaper "Tiesa" (1945-1946). Her literary output included numerous humorous pieces, including "Ant ko ir pasirašau..." (1935), which showcased her diverse pseudonyms.
Diverse Writing
In addition to her journalistic work, Oginskaitė wrote novels and plays for children, as well as plays for amateur theaters. She also translated notable works of literature into Lithuanian, such as Fadeev's "Young Guard," Ilf and Petrov's "Golden Calf," and Kochetov's "Brothers Yershov."
Children's Literature and Wartime Experiences
Inspired by Fadeev's "Young Guard," Oginskaitė penned the novel "Pirmos dienos" (1948), depicting the involvement of children in the resistance against German occupiers. Her stories and essays were translated into various languages, including Bulgarian, Latvian, Polish, Russian, and Estonian.
Publications
Ant ko ir pasirašau...(1935)Važiuojam!(1936)
Korektūros klaida(1938)
Pirmos dienos(1948)
Šalioji šeima(1950)
Mes ne du ir ne trys(1951)
Amerikos balsas. 1 v. pokštas(1958)
Iki pasimatymo! Feljetonai(1964)
