Jüri Talvet

literary scholar

Jüri Talvet is an Estonian literary scholar and poet known for his extensive work on Estonian literature, including a notable monograph on the poems of Juhan Liiv. His insights into Liiv's poetry highlight themes of personal responsibility and national identity, reflecting on the significance of Liiv's work in the context of Estonian culture. Talvet has contributed to the understanding of Estonian literature through both his scholarly writing and his own poetry.