Jaan Kross Biography

Jaan Kross, Estonia's most renowned and translated author, crafts historical novels centered on the moral dilemmas of his characters. His protagonists, often on the fringes of society, grapple with complex ethical questions across Estonian history. Initially a poet and translator, Kross revitalized Estonian poetry with new directions after his return from Russian labor camps. His prose work progressively approaches contemporary times, drawing from personal experience and a profound engagement with the past.