Doris Kareva

Doris Kareva studied at University of Tartu. The recorded working language is Estonian, Russian and English. The field of work recorded is poetry. Places of work recorded in the authority are Tartu. Distinctions recorded are Order of the White Star, 4th Class, Juhan Liiv Poetry Award and Eduard Vilde literary award.

• Name — Doris Kareva • Born — 28 November 1958 • Birthplace — Tallinn, then part of Estonian SSR, Soviet Union • Occupation — Journalist, poet, editor, translator, writer • Education — University of Tartu • Awards — Juhan Liiv Poetry Award (1991)

Kareva was born in Tallinn. Her father, Hillar Kareva, was a notable composer. She studied English language and literature at the University of Tartu and started to write poetry in the 1960s. She is a recipient of a number of state awards, including two Estonian State Cultural Awards and the Order of the White Star. Kareva's poetry was translated to 18 languages as of 2014. She translated to Estonian, among other authors, William Shakespeare, Anna Akhmatova, Emily Dickinson, Joseph Brodsky, Kahlil Gibran, Kabir, W. H. Auden, and Samuel Beckett.

• Poetry books • Päevapildid (1978) • Ööpildid (1980) • Puudutus (1981) • Salateadvus (1983) • Vari ja viiv (1986) • Armuaeg (1991) • Kuuhobune (1992) • Maailma asemel (1992) • Hingring (1997) • Mandragora (2002) • Aja kuju (2005) • Tähendused (2007) • Lõige (2007) • Deka (2008) • Sa pole üksi (2011) • Perekonnaalbum (2015)

Her recorded languages were Estonian, Russian and English. She was the child of Hillar Kareva. She married Guntars Godiņš. One child is recorded: Maria Lee Liivak.