Arne Merilai
Arne Merilai | |
|---|---|
 Merilai delivering an inaugural lecture at the University of Tartu (2011) | |
| Born | April 27, 1961 Kohtla-Järve, then part of Estonian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Citizenship | Estonian |
| Known for | Work on pragmapoetics and poetics; research on Estonian ballads and poetry |
| Academic background | |
| Education | University of Tartu (Estonian philology) |
| Karl Muru | |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Literary theory; poetics; Estonian literature |
| Institutions | University of Tartu |
Notable works | Pragmapoeetika: kahe konteksti teooria (2003); Türann Oidipus (2009); Puuinimesed (2024) |
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Arne Merilai (born 27 April 1961) is an Estonian literary scholar, poet and novelist. He is Professor of Estonian Literature at the University of Tartu and holds the university's professorship of national significance in Estonian literature.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Merilai was born in Kohtla-Järve and attended Kehra Secondary School. He studied Estonian philology at (then) Tartu State University (now the University of Tartu), graduating in 1984, and defended a кандидат/cand. degree thesis on the Estonian ballad (1900–1940) in 1990 (supervisor: Karl Muru).[3][4]
Academic career
[edit]After working as a teacher, Merilai held research and teaching positions at the University of Tartu and in Estonian research institutions, including the Institute of Estonian Language and Literature (Academy of Sciences).[3] He was elected Professor of Estonian Literature at the University of Tartu in 2011 and became a national professor in Estonian literature (professorship of national significance) in 2012.[4][5]
Merilai has been associated with the Estonian Writers’ Online Dictionary (EWOD), where he serves as an editor-in-chief (with Jüri Talvet).[6]
Research
[edit]Merilai's research addresses poetics and literary theory, including his work on “pragmapoetics” (a theoretical approach to figurative language and literary communication).[5] His inaugural lecture at the University of Tartu (2011) presented a philosophical account of poetic language and introduced key elements of this approach to a broader audience.[7]
Literary work
[edit]In addition to scholarship and criticism, Merilai has published poetry and fiction, including the novels Türann Oidipus (2009) and Puuinimesed (2024).[3]
Political activity
[edit]In the 2023 Estonian parliamentary election, Merilai stood as a candidate for Erakond Parempoolsed in Electoral District No. 10 (Tartu) and received 114 votes.[8]
Awards and honours
[edit]Selected works
[edit]Scholarship and criticism (selection)
[edit]- Merilai, Arne. Eesti ballaad 1900–1940. Tartu: University of Tartu, 1991.
- Merilai, Arne. Pragmapoeetika: kahe konteksti teooria. Tartu: Tartu Ülikooli Kirjastus, 2003.
- Merilai, Arne. Estonian pragmapoetics, from poetry and fiction to philosophy and genetics. Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2023.
Poetry
[edit]- Merlini aare: Luulemärss 1994–1998. Tartu: Ilmamaa, 1998.
- Tolmutort. Tallinn: Tuum, 2001.
Fiction
[edit]- Türann Oidipus. Tallinn: Verb, 2009.
- Puuinimesed. Tallinn: EKSA, 2024.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Arne Merilai". University of Tartu. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "Arne Merilai". University of Tartu (in Estonian). Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Arne Merilai". Estonian Writers' Online Dictionary. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- 1 2 "TÜ nõukogu valis eesti kirjanduse professoriks Arne Merilai". University of Tartu (in Estonian). Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- 1 2 "Eesti kirjanduse professuur". University of Tartu (in Estonian). Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "Estonian Writers' Online Dictionary: Homepage". EWOD. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "prof Arne Merilai inauguratsiooniloeng "Luulekeele olemus"". UTTV (in Estonian). Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "Tartu linn – Detailne hääletamistulemus". Valimised Eestis (rk2023.valimised.ee) (in Estonian). Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "Kirjanduse sihtkapitali aastapreemiad 2003". Kultuurkapital (in Estonian). Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "Tartu Ülikooli aumärk". University of Tartu (in Estonian). Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "Tartu Ülikooli medal". University of Tartu (in Estonian). Retrieved 20 January 2026.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Arne Merilai (EWOD entry)
- ORCID (ORCID)