August Alle
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August Alle was an Estonian writer.
, then the evening school in Narva
. In 1915, he enrolled as an external student in Oryol
and began studying pharmacy
, but he soon abandoned those studies. From 1915 to 1918 he studied medicine at the University of Saratov. From August 1922 Alle studied law at the University of Tartu
. He postponed his final law exams until 1937. He subsequently practiced as a freelance lawyer.
movement. August Alle was also known as a columnist and literary critic. His literary breakthrough came with his 1921 poem collection Carmina Barbata.
His writing was deliberately outrageous, ironic, sarcastic and satirical. He was a master of the epigram and sketches. His pen was sharp and feared in Estonia. He turned particularly against the emerging middle class of the inter-war period. In his works he drew on his experiences in the revolutionary Petrograd and Tartu in Estonia after the Estonian War of Independence.
August Alle's poetry turned strongly against the fascist tendencies in Europe of that time.
, Rudolf Steiner
, Artur Adson
, Gustav Suits
and Marie Under
. In all, 1552 titles were banned.
August Alle belonged to the Board of the Estonian Writers Association. In addition, he was editor at various literary journals. From 1946 until his death he was chief editor of the prestigious, though after 1944 Soviet controlled literary magazine Looming
(Estonian for "creation").
Early life
August Alle was the son of a stonemason. He attended the parish school in ViljandiViljandi
Viljandi is a town and municipality in southern Estonia with a population of 19,150 . It is the capital of Viljandi County. The town was first mentioned in 1283, upon being granted its town charter by Wilhelm von Endorpe....
, then the evening school in Narva
Narva
Narva is the third largest city in Estonia. It is located at the eastern extreme point of Estonia, by the Russian border, on the Narva River which drains Lake Peipus.-Early history:...
. In 1915, he enrolled as an external student in Oryol
Oryol
Oryol or Orel is a city and the administrative center of Oryol Oblast, Russia, located on the Oka River, approximately south-southwest of Moscow...
and began studying pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pharmacy is the health profession that links the health sciences with the chemical sciences and it is charged with ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical drugs...
, but he soon abandoned those studies. From 1915 to 1918 he studied medicine at the University of Saratov. From August 1922 Alle studied law at the University of Tartu
University of Tartu
The University of Tartu is a classical university in the city of Tartu, Estonia. University of Tartu is the national university of Estonia; it is the biggest and highest-ranked university in Estonia...
. He postponed his final law exams until 1937. He subsequently practiced as a freelance lawyer.
Literary career
After studying medicine August Alle worked in Estonia as a journalist and lecturer, before he is completely devoted himself to writing. From 1919 he was one of the figures association with the SiuruSiuru
The Siuru literary movement, named after a fire-bird in Finno-Ugrian mythology, was founded in 1917 in Estonia. It was an expressionistic and neo-romantic movement that ran counter to the Young Estonia formalist tradition.-Members:...
movement. August Alle was also known as a columnist and literary critic. His literary breakthrough came with his 1921 poem collection Carmina Barbata.
His writing was deliberately outrageous, ironic, sarcastic and satirical. He was a master of the epigram and sketches. His pen was sharp and feared in Estonia. He turned particularly against the emerging middle class of the inter-war period. In his works he drew on his experiences in the revolutionary Petrograd and Tartu in Estonia after the Estonian War of Independence.
August Alle's poetry turned strongly against the fascist tendencies in Europe of that time.
Soviet collaboration
After the Soviet occupation of Estonia in 1940, Alle became the chairman of a Soviet Commission that drew up lists of books to be banned and removed from libraries. Among the books banned were works of Sigmund FreudSigmund Freud
Sigmund Freud , born Sigismund Schlomo Freud , was an Austrian neurologist who founded the discipline of psychoanalysis...
, Rudolf Steiner
Rudolf Steiner
Rudolf Joseph Lorenz Steiner was an Austrian philosopher, social reformer, architect, and esotericist. He gained initial recognition as a literary critic and cultural philosopher...
, Artur Adson
Artur Adson
Artur Adson was an Estonian poet, writer and theatre critic.-Early years:Artur Adson attended school in Tartu, Sänna and Võru. After graduating he first studied surveying in Pskov. In 1925-26, he studied literature at the University of Tartu...
, Gustav Suits
Gustav Suits
Gustav Suits is considered one of the greatest Estonian poets. He was also an early leader of the literary movement group Noor-Eesti .- Childhood and Education :...
and Marie Under
Marie Under
Marie Under was one of the greatest Estonian poets.-Early life:...
. In all, 1552 titles were banned.
August Alle belonged to the Board of the Estonian Writers Association. In addition, he was editor at various literary journals. From 1946 until his death he was chief editor of the prestigious, though after 1944 Soviet controlled literary magazine Looming
Looming (journal)
-Literary journal:Looming was founded in 1923 by the Estonian writer Friedebert Tuglas. Its purpose was the publication and popularization of Estonian contemporary literature...
(Estonian for "creation").
Works
- Üksinduse saar telemedicine (1918)
- Carmina Barbata (1921)
- Laul kleidist helesinisest yes roosast seelikust (1925)
- Ummiklained (1930)
- Karmid rütmid (1934)
- Lilla ELEVANT (1923)
- Epigrams (1944).