Jānis Lapiņš

1885–1941 (age 56)

Biography

Jānis Lapiņš (1885–1941) wrote with keen observation of rural Latvia, capturing everyday moments and the inner lives of his compatriots in prose and verse.

His voice enriched Latvian letters, and his works continue to be read for their honesty and warmth, with Forest Cemetery marking his resting place.

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