Rilke's importance to the history of literature in the twentieth century is based on the power and memorability of his lyrics, and on his successful struggle to articulate a new vision of the human relation to the rest of creation. Wright's brilliant translations of some of Rilke's neglected poems are now widely admired. They are here enhanced by an additional selection and a new introduction by the translator.
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Rilke's importance to the history of literature in the twentieth century is based on the power and memorability of his lyrics, and on his successful struggle to articulate a new vision of the human relation to the rest of creation. Wright's brilliant translations of some of Rilke's neglected poems are now widely admired. They are here enhanced by an additional selection and a new introduction by the translator.
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Very Good. A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. Light wear to cover. 176 pages. Translated by Franz Wright with an intorduction. Acclaimed English translations by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Franz Wright of lesser-known poems by influential German-Austrian lyric poet Rainer Maria Rilke, revealing his mystical vision and exploration of human consciousness. Keywords: Rilke, Poetry, Ranier Maria Rilke, Poet, German, Austrian, Lyric, Mystical.
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