Betti Alver
ABOUT BETTI ALVER
Twentieth-century Estonian poet who is most known for a 1966 collection entitled Tähetund (Starry Hour). Her other literary works include novels and translations.
Born in the small Estonian town of Jogeva, she was raised in Tartu, Estonia.
She was a member of an influential group of Estonian poets called the Arbujad (Soothsayers).
She was married to Heiti Talvik . Her husband died in Siberia after being imprisoned by the Soviet Union.
She was born in the same country as fellow writer Ants Oras .
