Karl Ristikivi (October 16, 1912 in Pärnamaa, Saulepi Parish, Lääne County (now Kilgi, Varbla Parish, Pärnu County) – July 19, 1977 in Solna, Stockholm) was an Estonian writer. He is among the best Estonian writers for his historical novels. Although he published only one collection of poems during his life, The Journey of a Man (in Estonian "Inimese teekond", first published in 1972 in Lund), he is considered among the best Estonian poets beside Gustav Suits and Heiti Talvik.
Read more about Karl Ristikivi: Early Life and Education in Estonia, Later Life in Swedish Exile, The Trilogies, Novels, and Short-Stories - Synopses and Descriptions