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Poems

Poems

PoetryEssaysLiterary Fiction
Pages
65
Published
1918
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection showcases the profound talent of a National Book Award-winning poet, who also excels as a translator and critic. The book features translations of a major 20th-century German poet, offering readers a deep dive into their work. It's an essential read for poetry enthusiasts and literary scholars alike.

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10/10

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Essays Literary Fiction Poetry

About the author

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Rainer Maria Rilke

Rainer Maria Rilke (* 4. Dezember 1875 in Prag, Österreich-Ungarn; † 29. Dezember 1926 im Sanatorium Valmont bei Montreux, Schweiz; eigentlich René Karl Wilhelm Johann Josef Maria Rilke) war ein österreichischer Lyriker deutscher und französischer Sprache. 1905 erschien sein Stundenbuch mit nachdenklichen, nicht selten religiösen Gedichten, wodurch er bald eine große Popularität erreichte. Die zumeist eingängigen, teils ekstatischen, teils melancholischen Verse prägten das Bild vom prophetisc...

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is the best way to approach Rilke's poetry for a new reader?

    For new readers, starting with Rilke's earlier, more lyrical works, such as those found in Das Stunden-Buch (The Book of Hours), can provide a gentler introduction to his themes and style before moving to the more complex Duino Elegies.

  • How does this collection relate to Rilke's other major works?

    This collection often features poems from various periods of Rilke's career, including selections that predate his later, more philosophical works like the Duino Elegies and Sonnets to Orpheus. It provides a broad overview of his evolving poetic voice and recurring motifs.