The Poetry of Rilke
| AUTHOR | Snow, Edward; Rilke, Rainer Maria; Zagajewski, Adam |
| PUBLISHER | North Point Press (03/15/2011) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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A Journey into the Heart of German Poetry
Experience a deep dive into the mesmerizing world of one of the most significant poets of the 20th century with The Poetry of Rilke. Uncover an unparalleled collection of Rilke's finest works, elegantly translated over the course of two decades by acclaimed scholar Edward Snow. This collection brings to light over two hundred and fifty of Rilke's distinguished gems, including the complete versions of his towering masterpieces, the Sonnets to Orpheus and Duino Elegies. From his early poetic explorations in The Book of Hours to his visionary verses written in the twilight of his life, this anthology spans the breadth of Rilke's literary evolution. This landmark bilingual edition not only invites you to a breathtaking trip to the heart of lyrical and existential poetry but also serves as a comprehensive platform to appreciate the magical interplay between German and English verses. Alongside Rilke's works, Snow's enlightening commentaries yield a richer comprehension of Rilke's illustrious verses. The Poetry of Rilke will stand as the authoritative single-volume translation of Rilke into English for years to come.
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ISBN-13:
9780374532710
ISBN-10:
0374532710
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
German
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Page Count:
720
Carton Quantity:
20
Product Dimensions:
5.50 x 2.00 x 8.20 inches
Weight:
1.75 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product,
Table of Contents,
Bilingual
Country of Origin:
US
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BISAC Categories
Poetry | European - German
Dewey Decimal:
831
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A Journey into the Heart of German Poetry
Experience a deep dive into the mesmerizing world of one of the most significant poets of the 20th century with The Poetry of Rilke. Uncover an unparalleled collection of Rilke's finest works, elegantly translated over the course of two decades by acclaimed scholar Edward Snow. This collection brings to light over two hundred and fifty of Rilke's distinguished gems, including the complete versions of his towering masterpieces, the Sonnets to Orpheus and Duino Elegies. From his early poetic explorations in The Book of Hours to his visionary verses written in the twilight of his life, this anthology spans the breadth of Rilke's literary evolution. This landmark bilingual edition not only invites you to a breathtaking trip to the heart of lyrical and existential poetry but also serves as a comprehensive platform to appreciate the magical interplay between German and English verses. Alongside Rilke's works, Snow's enlightening commentaries yield a richer comprehension of Rilke's illustrious verses. The Poetry of Rilke will stand as the authoritative single-volume translation of Rilke into English for years to come.
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Author:
Rilke, Rainer Maria
Rainer Maria Rilke (also Rainer Maria von Rilke) (4 December 1875 - 29 December 1926) is considered one of the German language's greatest 20th century poets. His haunting images focus on the difficulty of communion with the ineffable in an age of disbelief, solitude, and profound anxiety - themes that tend to position him as a transitional figure between the traditional and the modernist poets. He wrote in both verse and a highly lyrical prose. His two most famous verse sequences are the Sonnets to Orpheus and the Duino Elegies; his two most famous prose works are the Letters to a Young Poet and the semi-autobiographical The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge. He also wrote more than 400 poems in French, dedicated to his homeland of choice, the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
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Translator:
Snow, Edward
Edward Snow is a professor of English at Rice University. He is the recipient of an Academy of Arts and Letters Award for his Rainer Maria Rilke translations and has twice received the Academy of American Poets' Harold Morton Landon Translation Award. He is the author of "A Study of Vermeer" and "Inside Bruegel."
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Introduction by:
Zagajewski, Adam
Adam Zagajewski was born in Lvov in 1945. His books include "Tremor";" Canvas"; "Mysticism for Beginners"; "Without End"; "Solidarity, Solitude"; "Two Cities"; "Another Beauty"; and "A Defense of Ardor" all published by FSG. He lives in Paris and Houston.
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