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Poems <\/strong><\/span><\/a>\"Hugo<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plays<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Hugo Raudsepp<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hugo Raudsepp (Viktor Paul Hugo Raudsepp, pseudonym Milli Mallikas, 10.\u00a0 VII \/ 28. VI 1883 \u2013 15. IX 1952) was one of the most popular and most performed Estonian playwrights, and a productive theatre critic.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

He was born on the Vaimastvere estate in Laiuse parish, Tartu county, the son of an estate employee. He attended Raaduvere village school, Laiuse parish school and Tartu county school. He worked as a journalist on various publications, including P\u00e4evaleht<\/em> as a critic and columnist and Vaba Maa<\/em> as a reviewer and writer of causerie<\/em>. He was active in the Estonian Socialist Revolutionary Party. He was a town councillor in Viljandi and a member of the Estonian Provincial Assembly in 1917, from 1919 to 1920 assistant secretary of the board of the Constituent Assembly. From the mid-nineteen-twenties he was a professional writer, initially at Elva, then in Tartu, from 1944 in Tallinn. In 1935, declared as the Year of the Book, he was awarded a prize for his creative work in the field of drama during the years of independence. Arrested by the NKVD in 1951, he languished in prisons in Tallinn until 1952, and thereafter was sent to a labour camp in Siberia. He died the same year in Irkutsk oblast<\/em>. His burial place is unknown.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

He made his debut in print with a poem in the journal Linda<\/em> in 1901. In the years of his work as a journalist he published several books of prose under the pseudonym Milli Mallikas: Sidemed ja s\u00f5lmed<\/em> (\u2018Ties and Knots\u2019, 1919), Kirju rida<\/em> (\u2018Varied Series\u2019, 1920), Vested<\/em> (\u2018Chats\u2019, I 1921, II 1924, which also contains travelogues from Western Europe) and the psychological novel Imbi<\/em> (1920). Later he added the story collections Ristteed<\/em> (\u2018Crossroads\u2019, 1926), Jumala veskid<\/em> (\u2018The Mills of God\u2019, 1936) and Kivisse raiutud<\/em> (\u2018Carved in Stone\u2019, 1942). In the short prose of his earlier period, the tone is sometimes set by satirical depictions of times and circumstances; often the focus of a story is some anecdotal incident. A conversational lightness is the characteristic stamp of Raudsepp\u2019s writing. The short stories of the later period tend to go deeper; the author analyses how his characters\u2019 development and life stories are connected with time and circumstances. At the centre of the novel Viimne eurooplane<\/em> (\u2018The Last European\u2019, 1941) are the experiences of the main character, a literary man, in the countryside, with digressions meditating in a satirical vein on the individualistic lives and concepts of art of the Young Estonia and Siuru literary groupings.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the nineteen-twenties he published surveys of European and Estonian literature: Euroopa uuemast kirjandusest<\/em> (\u2018New European Literature\u2019, 1921), Ekspressionism<\/em> (\u2018Expressionism\u2019, 1922), L\u00e4\u00e4ne-Euroopa sentimentalism ja haletundeline vool Eesti kirjanduses<\/em> (\u2018Western European Sentimentalism and the Sentimentalist Wave in Estonian Literature\u2019, 1923) and the monograph Mait Metsanurk ja tema aeg<\/em> (\u2018Mait Metsanurk and His Time\u2019, 1929).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raudsepp\u2019s plays have a firm basis in his journalistic background and his experience as a commentator. He has been described as an accurate portrayer of human types and one who emphasises the comical side of life. He is known primarily as an author of comedies. He began as a critical comic writer, casting a comic or satirical light on some contemporary theme or human type, for example in Demobiliseeritud perekonnaisa<\/em> (\u2018The Demobilized Family Man\u2019, 1923), Ameerika Kristus<\/em> (\u2018The Christ of America\u2019, 1926), Kikerpilli linnapead<\/em> (\u2018The Mayors of Kikerpilli\u2019, 1926). The comedy Sinimandria<\/em> (1927), at the centre of which is the relationship between a creator and creativity, is to be taken as a satirical allegory of politics in the Republic of Estonia. Contemporary Estonia\u2019s ethical and spiritual problems are also dealt with in the Biblical themes of the drama Kohtum\u00f5istja Simson<\/em> (\u2018Simson the Judge\u2019, 1927) and Siinai t\u00e4histel<\/em> (\u2018The Landmarks of Sinai\u2019, 1928).
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Raudsepp\u2019s most popular, most often performed and best-regarded play is Mikum\u00e4rdi<\/em> (1929), the action of which takes place in a contemporary village and portrays various human types. At the centre of it is the relationship between a landlord and a cottager, which shows similarities with the stories of Kaval-Ants and Vanapagan: on the one hand a stubborn landlord, on the other a cunning farmhand. There are some love-stories as well to enliven the story. In the comedy of character, every character has a unique way of speaking, world-view and eccentricities. Another comedy of character is Vedelvorst<\/em> (\u2018The Layabout\u2019, 1932), set at the end of the 19th century, which presents the philosophy of life of an extremely lazy son of a family, Kustav. This play is also distinguished by its demotic use of speech. Both Mikum\u00e4rdi<\/em> and Vedelvorst<\/em> are among the classics of Estonian drama.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the centre of the comedy P\u00f5runud aru \u00f5nnistus<\/em> (\u2018The Blessing of a Crazed Mind\u2019, 1931) is the interplay between instincts and reason in human life. Social norms, roles and biological naturalness are in opposition. What is striking here is Raudsepp\u2019s treatment of modern ideas previously dealt with in his essays, such as Freudianism. Political back-room games are at the centre of the comedy Salongis ja kongis<\/em> (\u2018In the Salon and in the Cell\u2019, 1933).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the second half of the nineteen-thirties the characteristic sharpness of Raudsepp\u2019s plays recedes, replaced by the nationalist idealism typical of the time, such as Lipud tormis<\/em> (\u2018Flags in a Storm\u2019, 1937) and Mustahamba<\/em> (\u2018Blacktooth\u2019, 1939). For the positive message of his plays Lipud tormis<\/em> and Mees, kelle k\u00e4es on trumbid<\/em> (\u2018The Man with the Trumps in his Hand\u2019, 1938) he won the Estonian President\u2019s First Prize in 1938.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The allegorical village comedy Vaheliku vapustused<\/em> (\u2018Shocks of the Place in Between\u2019, staged 1943, published 2003), which was written during the Second World War and banned by the authorities, considers Estonia\u2019s striving for independence between two great powers. Raudsepp continued as a playwright during the Soviet occupation, concentrating on the comical side of the phenomena of life both in the past (Tagatipu Tiisenhoosen<\/em>, \u2018Tiisenhoosen of Tagatipu\u2019, 1946) and in the present (Tillereinu peremehed<\/em>, \u2018The Masters of Tillereinu\u2019, 1948).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raudsepp\u2019s criticism, essays and articles on literature are collected into the volumes N\u00fc\u00fcd ma tahan m\u00f5\u00f5ka t\u00f5sta<\/em> (\u2018Now I Want to Raise the Sword\u2019, 2012) and Autorid ajas<\/em> (\u2018Authors in Time\u2019, 2020).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. K. (Translated by C. M.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Books in Estonian<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Novels<\/em><\/strong>
Milli Mallikas, Imbi<\/strong>. Tallinn: Varrak, 1920, 140 lk. [2. tr\u00fckk: 2013.]
Viimne eurooplane<\/strong>. Tartu: Ilukirjandus ja Kunst, 1941, 252 lk. [2. tr\u00fckk: 1983; 3. tr. Tallinn: Werrew, Menu Meedia, 2023.<\/span><\/span>]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Short stories<\/em><\/strong>
Milli Mallikas, Sidemed ja s\u00f5lmed<\/strong>. Tallinn: Maa, 1919, 171 lk.
Milli Mallikas, Kirju rida<\/strong>. Tallinn: Varrak, 1920, 169 lk.
Milli Mallikas, Ristteed<\/strong>. Tartu: Noor-Eesti, 1926, 118 lk.
Jumala veskid<\/strong>. Tartu: Noor-Eesti, 1936, 182 lk.
Kivisse raiutud<\/strong>. Tartu: Tartu Eesti Kirjastus, 1942, 110 lk.
Jumala veskid<\/strong>. Koostanud Lehte Tavel. Tallinn: Eesti Raamat, 2003, 180 lk. [Sari \u2018Eesti novellivara\u2019.]<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plays<\/em><\/strong>
Ameerika Kristus<\/strong>. Tartu: Noor-Eesti, 1926, 126 lk. [2. tr\u00fckk: 1974.]
Kikerpilli linnapead<\/strong>. Tallinn: T. Mutsu, 1926, 125 lk.
Kohtum\u00f5istja Simson<\/strong>. Tartu: Noor-Eesti, 1927, 77 lk.
Sinimandria<\/strong>. Tartu: Noor-Eesti, 1927, 141 lk. [2. tr\u00fckk:1983.]
P\u00fcha Miikaeli selja taga<\/strong>. Tallinn: T. Mutsu, 1928, 96 lk.
Siinai t\u00e4histel<\/strong>. Tartu: Noor-Eesti, 1928, 158 lk.
Mikum\u00e4rdi<\/strong>. Tartu: Noor-Eesti, 1929, 151 lk. [J\u00e4rgnevad tr\u00fckid: 1930, 1971, 1973, 1974, 2003.]
P\u00f5runud aru \u00f5nnistus<\/strong>. Tartu: Noor-Eesti, 1931, 131 lk. [2. tr\u00fckk: 1974.]
Vedelvorst<\/strong>. Tartu: Noor-Eesti, 1932, 77 lk. [2. tr\u00fckk 1974.]
Salongis ja kongis<\/strong>. Tartu: Eesti Kirjanikkude Liit, 1933, 102 lk.
Demobiliseeritud perekonnaisa<\/strong>. Tartu: Noor-Eesti, 1934, 96 lk.
Roosad prillid<\/strong>. Tartu: Noor-Eesti, 1934, 106 lk. [J\u00e4rgnevad tr\u00fckid: 1973, 1974.]
Isand Maikello sisustab oma raamatukappi<\/strong>. Tallinn: Autorikaitse \u00dching, 1934, 31 lk.
Lipud tormis<\/strong>. Tartu: Eesti Kirjanikkude Liit, 1937, 102 lk.
Mees, kelle k\u00e4es on trumbid<\/strong>. Tartu: Eesti Kirjanikkude Liit, 1938, 83 lk.
Roheline Tarabella<\/strong>. Tallinn: Autorikaitse \u00dching, 1938, 48 lk.
Mustahamba<\/strong>. Tallinn: Autorikaitse \u00dching, 1939, 156 lk.
Ants Andersoni unen\u00e4gu<\/strong>. Tallinn: T. Mutsu, 193?, 42 lk.
Kompromiss<\/strong>. Tallinn: Autorikaitse \u00dching, 1940, 135 lk.
Rotid<\/strong>. Tallinn: Ilukirjandus ja Kunst, 1946, 96 lk.
Tagatipu Tiisenhoosen<\/strong>. Tallinn: Ilukirjandus ja Kunst, 1946, 84 lk.
Tillereinu peremehed<\/strong>. Tallinn: Ilukirjandus ja Kunst, 1948, 88 lk. [2. tr\u00fckk: 1974.]
K\u00fcpsuseksam<\/strong>. Tallinn: Ilukirjandus ja Kunst, 1949, 46 lk.
Lasteaed<\/strong>. Tallinn: Ajalehtede-Ajakirjade Kirjastus, 1949, 15 lk.
Valitud n\u00e4idendid<\/strong>. Koostanud ja kommenteerinud Ants J\u00e4rv. Tallinn: Eesti Raamat, 1974, 448 lk. [Sisu: \u2018Ameerika Kristus\u2019, \u2018Mikum\u00e4rdi\u2019, \u2018P\u00f5runud aru \u00f5nnistus\u2019, \u2018Vedelvorst\u2019, \u2018Roosad prillid\u2019, \u2018Tillereinu peremehed\u2019.]
Vaheliku vapustused<\/strong>. Tallinn: Perioodika (Loomingu Raamatukogu), 2003, 78 lk.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Memoirs<\/em><\/strong>
Minu esimesed kodud<\/strong>. 1. k\u00f6ide. Tallinn: Ilukirjandus ja Kunst, 1947, 244 lk. [2. tr\u00fckk: 2011.]<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-fiction<\/em><\/strong>
Euroopa uuemast kirjandusest<\/strong>. Tallinn: Rahva\u00fclikool, 1921, 66 lk.
Milli Mallikas, Vested I<\/strong>. Tallinn: Varrak, 1921, 127 lk.
Ekspressionism: uue kunsti teooriast ja praktikast<\/strong>. Tallinn: Rahva\u00fclikool, 1922, 60 lk.
L\u00e4\u00e4ne-Euroopa sentimentalism ja haletundeline vool Eesti kirjanduses<\/strong>. Tallinn: A. Org, 1923, 171 lk.
Milli Mallikas, Vested II<\/strong>. Tallinn: Varrak, 1924, 208 lk.
Mait Metsanurk ja tema aeg<\/strong>. \u00dche vaimsuse kroonika kaasaegse sulest. Tartu: Noor-Eesti, 1929, 472 lk. [2. tr\u00fckk: 2013.]
N\u00fc\u00fcd ma tahan m\u00f5\u00f5ka t\u00f5sta<\/strong>. Koostanud Hando Runnel. Tartu: Ilmamaa, 2012, 487 lk. [Sari \u2018Eesti m\u00f5ttelugu\u2019.]<\/span><\/span>
Autorid ajas<\/strong>. Koostanud Hando Runnel. Tartu: Ilmamaa, 2020, 471 lk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Hugo Raudsepp<\/em><\/strong>
Hugo Raudsepa kannatustee<\/strong>. Saates\u00f5na Vello Pekom\u00e4e. Stockholm: EMP, 1973, 248 lk. [Sisu: Viiu Raudsepp-Tulk, \u2018Minu isa Hugo Raudsepa hukkumine Siberis\u2019, Hugo Raudsepp, \u2018Uuendatud \u201cMikum\u00e4rdist\u201d\u2018, Hugo Raudsepp, \u2018Mikum\u00e4rdi. Kom\u00f6\u00f6dia viies vaatuses\u2019, Hugo Raudsepp, \u2018Roosad prillid. Kom\u00f6\u00f6dia kolmes vaatuses.\u2019]
Hugo Raudsepp. Bibliograafia<\/strong>. Koostaja Tiina Ritson, eess\u00f5na: Lehte Tavel. Tallinn: Eesti Rahvusraamatukogu, 2009, 306 lk.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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