Literature Library author
Jaan Kross
A concise guide to Jaan Kross's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.
IB PRL recommended author
Author overview
Jaan Kross (1920–2007) was a novelist and poet whose body of work spans fiction. This writing is in Estonian and associated with Estonia. Major works and useful reading starting points include Keisri hull, Kolme katku vahel, Professor Martens' departure, and Sailing Against the Wind. Key themes include Estonian history and identity, individual conscience under empire, and memory, compromise, and resistance.
Reading pathway
Begin with Keisri hull, then move to Kolme katku vahel, then move to Professor Martens' departure.
Representative starting points
These are Literature Library reading suggestions by an IB PRL author, not titles prescribed by the IB.