ilukirjanduse
Ilukirjandus is the Estonian term for fiction literature, a branch of literature that creates imaginary worlds, characters and events for artistic or imaginative expression rather than to convey factual information. It includes prose fiction such as novels, novellas and short stories, as well as drama; poetry is often studied separately but remains part of the broader literary culture.
Estonian ilukirjandus began to take shape in the 19th century during the national awakening, drawing on folklore,
Prominent Estonian authors associated with ilukirjandus include A. H. Tammsaare, whose Tõde ja õigus is regarded
In schools and cultural institutions, ilukirjandus is studied as part of literature curricula, while publishing, translation