Aimée Beekman | |
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Born | Aimée Malla 20 April 1933 Tallinn, Estonia |
Occupation | Writer |
Language | Estonian |
Nationality | Estonia |
Alma mater | Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography |
Period | Contemporary |
Genres |
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Subject | Modern society |
Literary movement | Social realism |
Years active | since 1956 |
Notable works |
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Notable awards | Estonian SSR State Prize |
Spouse | Vladimir Beekman |
Aimée Beekman ( née Malla; born 20 April 1933) is an Estonian writer noted in her country for several books said to present realistic depictions of modern life. [1] Amongst her works is the controversial Valikuvõimalus (English: An Opportunity for Choice), which involves a woman's unconventional attempt at family life. [2] She is a Merited Writer of the Estonian SSR (1978). [3]
Born in Tallinn, she was married to Vladimir Beekman. [3]