Aarne Ruben facts for kids
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Aarne Ruben
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Aarne Ruben (2009)
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| Born | 17 July 1971 |
| Nationality |  Estonia |
| Occupation | writer |
Aarne Ruben is an Estonian writer. He was born in Tallinn on July 17, 1971. He is known for writing interesting novels. Many of his stories are about Estonian history.
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Aarne Ruben: A Storyteller from Estonia
Aarne Ruben writes many books. Most of his novels are about the past. They often focus on events from the 20th century in Estonia.
His Award-Winning Work
In 2000, Aarne Ruben won a special prize. He received the first prize in a novel competition. This competition was organized by the Estonian Novel Foundation.
About "The Volta Works Whistles Mournfully"
One of his most famous books is "The Volta Works Whistles Mournfully." It was published in 2001. This book tells a story about the Russian Revolution of 1905. It also includes characters like Lenin. The book even touches on the dadaist art movement in Zürich.
Exploring History in "Beast on the Landing"
Aarne Ruben's second novel is called "Beast on the Landing." It came out in 2004. This book takes readers back to medieval times.
The Journey of Adolf von Wannevar
The main character is a knight named Adolf von Wannevar. He is from Livonia, which is now part of Estonia. Adolf is the second son of a rich landlord. Instead of staying home, he travels to the west. He studies law at the Charles University in Prague.
Witnessing History
Adolf goes on a pilgrimage to the Council of Constance. There, he sees Jan Hus being condemned and burned. Jan Hus was a religious reformer. After this, Adolf starts a fan-club for Hus's ideas.
Life in the Hanseatic League
Later, Adolf travels to Lübeck. He gets a job as a lawyer there. He works for the Hanseatic League. This was a powerful group of merchant cities. He also gets married in Lübeck. In his later years, Adolf teaches law at the University of Paris.
Moving Between Cultures
"Beast on the Landing" shows how people could travel. It explains how they moved between different cultures in the Middle Ages.
