Kersti Merilaas
| Kersti Merilaas | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Eugenie Moorberg 7 December 1913 Narva, Estonia, Russian Empire |
| Died | 8 March 1986 (aged 72) Tallinn, Estonia |
| Occupation | Poet, translator |
| Years active | 1935–1986 |
| Spouse(s) | August Sang |
Kersti Merilaas (7 December [O.S. 24 November] 1913 in Narva – 8 March 1986 in Tallinn) was an Estonian poet and translator. In addition, she wrote poems and prose for children and plays.
Kersti Merilaas was born Eugenie Moorberg in Narva, Estonia shortly before the outbreak of the First World War. She spent her early childhood in St. Petersburg, Russia with her mother, Anna Moorberg and sister. The family returned to Estonia in 1917 because of the turmoil of the Russian Revolution. From 1921 to 1927 she attended school in the village of Kiltsi, then furthered her studies in Väike-Maarja and Rakvere in Lääne-Viru County. In 1932 she completed high school in Tapa, Estonia.
In 1936 Kersti Merilaas married the Estonian writer and translator August Sang (1914-1969) and the couple had a son named Joel Sang in 1950.
From 1936 Kersti Merilaas lived in Tartu, where she was employed as a librarian. In 1935 she made her literary debut with a collection of poems titled Loomingus. She was a member of the influential group of Estonian poets brought together in 1938 by literary scholar Ants Oras who was greatly influenced by T. S. Eliot. The small circle of poets became known as Arbujad ("Soothsayers") and included Heiti Talvik, Paul Viiding, Betti Alver, Uku Masing and Bernard Kangro That year, her anthology of poetry Maantee tuuled was published to much critical acclaim, particularly for its lyrical preoccupation with love and nature. Also in 1938 she joined the Estonian Writers Association.
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