Letters to a Young Poet: A New Translation and Commentary - Hardcover
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A fresh perspective on a beloved classic by acclaimed translators Anita Barrows and Joanna Macy. German poet Rainer Maria Rilke's (1875-1926) Letters to a Young Poet has been treasured by readers for...
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A fresh perspective on a beloved classic by acclaimed translators Anita Barrows and Joanna Macy. German poet Rainer Maria Rilke's (1875-1926) Letters to a Young Poet has been treasured by readers for nearly a century. Rilke's personal reflections on the vocation of writing and the experience of living urge an aspiring poet to look inward, while also offering sage wisdom on further issues including gender, solitude, and romantic love. Barrows and Macy's translation extends this compilation of timeless advice and wisdom to a fresh generation of readers. With a new introduction and commentary, this edition places the letters in the context of today's world and the unique challenges we face when seeking authenticity.
Author: Rainer Maria Rilke
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: 06/01/2021
Pages: 120
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 6.90h x 4.30w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781611806861
Author: Rainer Maria Rilke
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: 06/01/2021
Pages: 120
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 6.90h x 4.30w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781611806861