Nuori-Viro: Muotokuvia ja suuntaviivoja

A vivid portrait of a nation in the throes of cultural rebirth, this collection captures the restless spirit of early‑20th‑century Estonia. Through essays, poems, and reflections by key figures such as Gustav Suits, A. H. Tammsaare and Friedebert Tuglas, the book explores how a small Baltic country wrestled with its identity, caught between shifting empires and a yearning to join the wider European artistic conversation.

The contributors describe a “Young Estonia” movement that sought to break free from inherited traditions and forge a modern, European‑leaning culture. Their writings reveal the tension between longing for a distinct national voice and the pull of broader artistic currents, painting a picture of a society eager to define itself while navigating the turbulence of war and political change. Listeners will gain a nuanced sense of the hopes, debates, and creative energy that shaped Estonia’s literary landscape at a pivotal moment in its history.