Mari Klein: Doris Kareva's touch transforms young people into seers

Editor and translator Mari Klein writes about Doris Kareva as a poet of extraordinary influence, whose presence enriches everyone she encounters. Klein compares Kareva to a fairy who grants people the ability to see the world more deeply.

Doris Kareva is one of Estonian poetry's most distinctive voices – a poet whose work and persona leave an indelible mark on people. Editor and translator Mari Klein writes that Kareva hovers among us like a fairy, transforming all whom she has once touched into true seers.

According to Klein, this is not merely a figurative expression. Kareva's influence on the development of young writers and readers is tangible – her presence and poetry open something in people that is otherwise difficult to awaken. This is a rare gift, possessed by few creators.

Doris Kareva is one of Estonia's most celebrated poets, whose work has been translated into many languages. She has received numerous literary awards, and her poetry has found its way to readers around the world. Klein's review emphasises that Kareva's value does not lie solely in her texts, but also in her ability to inspire others to create and experience.