Description
In this profound exchange, a young aspiring poet seeks guidance from the acclaimed Rainer Maria Rilke, who responds with a series of ten illuminating letters. These epistles, penned during a pivotal period in Rilke's own artistic journey, offer a rare glimpse into the mind of a master craftsman. Delving into themes of solitude, love, and the creative process, the letters serve as both a practical manual for aspiring artists and a deeply personal reflection on the nature of inspiration. Essential reading for anyone drawn to poetry, Rilke's work, or the universal quest for self-expression, this volume reveals the very genesis of ideas that would shape his celebrated poetry.
Available Editions
paperback
Dover Publications
Published Jan 1, 2002
68 pages
ISBN: 9780486422459
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2011
116 pages
ISBN: 9780141192307
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2023
ISBN: 9780241620038
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Details
First Published
1929
Language
eng
Translation
Original: Briefe an einen jungen Dichter
From: deu
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