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Enn Vetemaa was a writer and composer. In 1959 he graduated from Tallinn Polytechnic Institute as a chemical engineer and in 1965 from Tallinn State Conservatory with a degree in music composition. He was a member of both the Estonian Composers' and Writers' Union. In his works he has explored Estonian mythological motifs. His particular strength lies in short forms. His writings are characterised by clever, short and concise sentences.

Recognition:

2009 Estonian Theatre Agency play competition noted work One-Handed Bandit (”Ühekäeline bandiit”), jointly awarded with Erki Aule

2007 Estonian Theatre Agency play competition incentive prize for Sofia, jointly awarded with Erki Aule

2007 Estonian Theatre Agency play competition noted work for The Glory and Misery of Gustav Naan (”Gustav Naani hiilgus ja viletsus”), jointly awarded with Erki Aule

1997 Estonian Theatre Agency play competition II prize for For whom the ship's bell tolls (“Kellele lüüakse laevakella”)

1976 Juhan Smuul literary award for Trouble Again Because of Brains ( “Jälle häda mõistuse pärast”)

1975 Juhan Smuul literary award for St. Susan or School of Masters (“Püha Susanna ehk meistrite kool”)

1973 Juhan Smuul literary award for Dinner for Five (“Õhtusöök viiele”)