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Letters to a Young Poet

by Rilke, Rainer Maria
Letters to a Young Poet

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ISBN13: 9780394741048
ISBN10: 0394741048



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Rilke's Letters to a Young Poet are arguably the most famous and beloved letters of the twentieth century.

Written when the poet was himself still a young man, with most of his greatest work before him, they were addressed to a student who had sent Rilke some of his own writing, asking for advice on becoming a writer. The two never met, but over a period of several years Rilke wrote him these ten letters, which have been cherished by hundreds of thousands of readers for what Stephen Mitchell calls in his Foreword that "vibrant and deeply felt experience of life" that informs them.

Eloquent and personal, Rilke's meditations on the creative process, the nature of love, the wisdom of children, and the importance of solitude offer a wealth of spiritual and practical guidance for anyone. At the same time, this collection, in Stephen Mitchell's definitive translation, reveals the thoughts and feelings of one of the greatest poets and most distinctive sensibilities of the twentieth century.

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"The common reader will be delighted by Stephen Mitchell's new translation of that slim and beloved volume by Rilke, Letters to a Young Poet...It seems to be the best yet." The Los Angeles Times

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"Rilke's letters...have become classic statements of creative process and spiritual development....They help us to know ourselves." Milwaukee Journal

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"Rilke's finely wrought advice about art, personal fulfillment, and love....This book is a very important addition to those who love Rilke." Choice

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Letters written over a period of several years on the vocation of writing by a poet whose greatest work was still to come.

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The ten letters collected here are arguably the most famous and beloved letters of our century. Written when Rainer Maria Rilke was himself still a young man with most of his greatest work before him, they are addressed to a student who had sent Rilke some of his work, asking for advice about becoming a writer. The two never met, but over a period of several years Rilke wrote him these ten letters, which have been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of readers for what Stephen Mitchell calls the "vibrant and deeply felt experience of life" that informs them.

About the Author

Rainer Marie Rilke, the great Austro-German poet, was the author of many works including Duino Elegies and Sonnets to Orpheus.

Stephen Mitchell's translations include Ahead of All Parting: The Selected Poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, The Book of Job, Tao Te Ching, and, most recently, Bhagavad-Gita. He lives in California.


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Condetector , January 02, 2012
Approximately 25 years ago I received a card from a dear friend and mentor that included a short quotation about "living the questions" by Rilke. Even though I had no clue about the depth of the meaning,I found it intriguing to the point that it stuck in my head-- occasionally resurfacing. Finally in 2003 my curiousity drove me to search for the source, causing me to purchase the book. In my solitude those haunting words surfaced with intense meaning to the point I began to quote a large part of page 34 frequently to various loved ones. Fast forward to January 1,2012, time for my annual evaluation;I recovered my priceless book from its place on my shelves. Having just finished reading Stephen Mitchell's introduction--I relate the ending: "And like a poem, it can mirror back to us our condition, changing as we change, clarifying as our vision becomes more clear, until its insights become as familiar and obvious as our own face." It has occurred to me that I have five special persons in my life who I plan to gift with Rainer Maria Rilke Letters to a Young poet, which is packed with useful gems. At age 82,I'm hoping the recipients will be impacted by its value much sooner than I.

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An unsurpassed explanation of the virgin conception and the bringing forth of our imaged child from the sacred love of creation. A beloved, inspired being of the Higher Self.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780394741048
Binding:
Mass Market
Publication date:
10/12/1986
Publisher:
PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE
Pages:
128
Height:
.36IN
Width:
4.18IN
Thickness:
.25
Number of Units:
1
Copyright Year:
1987
Series Volume:
919
UPC Code:
2800394741040
Author:
Bagram (ILT) Ibatoulline
Author:
Ranier Maria Rilke
Translator:
Bagram (ILT) Ibatoulline
Author:
Rainer Maria Rilke
Translator:
Stephen Mitchell
Author:
Rainer Maria Rilke
Subject:
Kappus, Franz Xaver - Correspondence
Subject:
Letters
Subject:
Kappus, franz xaver, 1883-1966
Subject:
Authors, German -- 20th century.
Subject:
Continental european
Subject:
Correspondence
Subject:
Authors, german
Subject:
Rilke, rainer maria, 1875-1926
Subject:
Authors, German -- 20th century -- Correspondence.
Subject:
Literature-A to Z

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