Aimée Beekman
Aimée Beekman (Malla; born 20 April 1933) is an Estonian writer noted in her country for several books said to present realistic depictions of modern life. Amongst her works is the controversial Valikuvõimalus (English: An Opportunity for Choice), which involves a woman's unconventional attempt at family life. She is a Merited Writer of the Estonian SSR (1978).
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Aimée Beekman
- Name
- Aimée Beekman
- Birth Name
- Aimée Malla
- Born
- 20 April 1933
- Birthplace
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Occupation
- Writer
- Education
- Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography
- Movement
- Social realism
- Spouse
- Vladimir Beekman
- Awards
- Estonian SSR State Prize Order of Friendship of Peoples
- Nationality
- Estonia · Soviet Union
- Fields
- children's
- Honours
- Eduard Vilde literary award · Honored Writer of the Estonian SSR · Order of Friendship of Peoples · Prize of Soviet Estonia
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Aimée Beekman (Malla; born 20 April 1933) is an Estonian writer noted in her country for several books said to present realistic depictions of modern life. Amongst her works is the controversial Valikuvõimalus (English: An Opportunity for Choice), which involves a woman's unconventional attempt at family life. She is a Merited Writer of the Estonian SSR (1978).
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Aimée Beekman studied at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography. The recorded working language is Estonian. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are children's. Employment is recorded with Tallinnfilm. Distinctions recorded are Eduard Vilde literary award, Honored Writer of the Estonian SSR, Order of Friendship of Peoples and Prize of Soviet Estonia.
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• Name — Aimée Beekman • Birth Name — Aimée Malla • Born — 20 April 1933 • Birthplace — Tallinn, Estonia • Occupation — Writer • Language — Estonian • Education — Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography • Period — Contemporary • Years Active — since 1956 • Genres — * Novel • children's • play • screenplay • travelogue • translations • Subject — Modern society • Movement — Social realism • Notable Works — * The Mirjam Trilogy • An Opportunity for Choice • Spouse — Vladimir Beekman • Awards — Estonian SSR State Prize Order of Friendship of Peoples
Personal life
Personal life
Born in Tallinn, she was married to Vladimir Beekman.
Novels
Novels
• Väikesed inimesed (1964) • Kaevupeegel (1966) • Valgete vareste parv (1967) • Kartulikuljused (1968) • Väntorel (1970) • Keeluala (1971) • Vanad lapsed (1972) • Kuradilill (1973) • Viinakuu (1975) • Sugupuu (1977) • Valikuvõimalus (1978) • Tihnik (1980) • Vabajooks (1982) • Loobumisvõimalus (1985) • Peavari (1989) • Proovielu (2008) • Ulavere (2009)
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1933
Aimée Beekman was born on 20 April 1933.
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Recognition and collections. Beekman received Eduard Vilde literary award, Honored Writer of the Estonian SSR, Order of Friendship of Peoples and Prize of Soviet Estonia.
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