Aadu Hint (birthname Adolf Edmund Hint; 10 January 1910, Külasema, Muhu Island – 26 October 1989, Tallinn) was an Estonian writer. Most of his books are related to people living on Estonian islands.[1]

After studying in Lümanda and Kuressaare, he worked as a teacher.[1] From 1940 to 1947, he was a deputy in the Supreme Soviet of the ESSR. From second half of 1940s, he was a professional writer and lived in Tallinn.[1]

He was married to Debora Vaarandi (1916–2007) and Minni Nurme (1917–1994). He had eight children. Several of them became writers, such as Eeva Park.[1] He died in 1989. He is buried in Kihelkonna Cemetery, Saare County.[1]

Works

  • 1937: Kuldne värav (The Golden Gate), novel
  • 1950: Angerja teekond (The Path of the Eel), story
  • 1951–1966: Tuuline rand (The Windy Shore, I–IV), four-part novel

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Vabar, Sven. "Aadu Hint". sisu.ut.ee. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
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