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Herman Sergo (1 October 1911 Jausa, Käina Parish, Hiiu County – 28 September 1989) was an Estonian writer. His works depict mainly the life of seafarers and coastal dwellers.[1]

Until 1932, he worked as a sailor on Swedish and Finnish long-distance vessels. Until 1955, he worked at several maritime-related positions. Since 1955, he was a professional writer.[1]

His most notable work is historical trilogy "Näkimadalad" ('Mermaid Shallows'). 1978–1988, Estonian Television did 4-part mini-series "Näkimadalad". The series were directed by Olav Neuland.[1]

Works

• novel "Meri kutsub" (1960)
• novel "Pinnavirvendus ja põhjalained" (1962)
• novel "Kajakalaid" (1963)
• novel "Põgenike laev" (1966)
• novel "Vihavald" (1970)
• novel "Kodusadam" (1982)
• novel "Näkimadalad" I–III (1984)
• novel "Randröövel" (1988)
• novel "Rukkirahu" (1988)

References

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