Which popular Estonian author and satirist wrote the bestselling fantasy-mythological novels 'Rehepapp' (The Old Barny) and 'Mees, kes teadis ussisõnu' (The Man Who Spoke Snakish)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Andrus Kivirähk
- Step 1: Andrus Kivirähk (born 1970) is one of contemporary Estonia's most prolific dramatists, novelists, and humorists. Step 2. Rehepapp (2000) depicts mythological Estonian folk spirits like the kratt, while Mees, kes teadis ussisõnu (2007) is an allegory of cultural extinction and the loss of ancient forest wisdom. Answer: Andrus Kivirähk. Why not the others: Indrek Hargla is famous for the Apothecary Melchior historical mysteries; Tõnu Õnnepalu wrote Piiririik (Border State); Ervin Õunapuu writes dark surrealist tales.
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