Debora Vaarandi
Debora Vaarandi | |
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Portrait of Debora Vaarandi, by Kaarel Liimand (1940) | |
| Born | Debora Trull 1 October 1916 Võru, Russian Empire |
| Died | 28 April 2007 (aged 90) Tallinn, Estonia |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | Estonian |
| Education | University of Tartu |
| Notable works | Põleva laotuse all |
| Notable awards | Order of the White Rose of Finland |
| Spouse | Aadu Hint, Juhan Smuul |
Debora Vaarandi (born Debora Trull; 1 October 1916 – 28 April 2007) was an Estonian writer, considered to be a leading literary figure in post–World War II Estonia. Many of her poems were set to music. Vaarandi was a recipient of the first Juhan Liiv Poetry Award, and was recognized with the Cultural Award of the Republic of Estonia for outstanding lifetime achievement.