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Letters to a Young Poet
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ISBN10: 048683185X
ISBN13: 9780486831855
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: Apr 17 2019
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.10
Height: 0.20 Width: 5.00 Depth: 7.90
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780486831855
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: Apr 17 2019
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.10
Height: 0.20 Width: 5.00 Depth: 7.90
Language: English
Born in Prague when it was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire and recognized today as a master of verse, poet Rainer Maria Rilke was considerably less well known in 1902 when he received a heartfelt letter from an aspiring poet. A 19-year-old student sent Rilke some of his verses, seeking an opinion of their worth. Rilke declined to offer a critique, instead encouraging the student to rely upon his own inner judgment: Nobody can advise and help you, nobody. There is only one single means. Go inside yourself.
This seemingly dismissive letter proved to be the first of ten, written during a six-year period that coincided with an important stage in Rilke's artistic development. The poet offered his young correspondent further advice on developing a rich inner life as well as guidance on broader philosophical and existential issues. These letters, which explore many of the themes that later emerged in Rilke's best works, remain a captivating source of insights into the artistic identity and process.
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