About
Nineteenth-century Estonian poet and playwright who was nicknamed "Koidulaulik" ("Singer of the Dawn"). Her notable literary works include Emajoe Oobik, Vainulilled, and Saaremaa Onupoeg.
Before Fame
She attended grammar school in Parnu, Estonia. In her adult years, she lived near St. Petersburg, Russia.
Trivia
Her best-known poem, "Emajõe Ööbik" ("The Nightingale of the Mother River"), was published in 1867.
Family Life
Her father,
Associated With
She was born in the same country as fellow poet Mats Traat.
