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Letters to a Young Poet
Letters to a Young Poet
Author: Rainer Maria Rilke
In 1903, Rilke replied in a series of 10 letters to a student who had submitted some verses to the well-known Austrian poet for an assessment. Written during an important stage in Rilke's artistic development, these letters contain many of the themes that later appeared in his best works. Essential reading for scholars, poetry lovers.
ISBN-13: 9780486422459
ISBN-10: 0486422453
Publication Date: 5/8/2002
Pages: 80
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Publisher: Dover Publications
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 2
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I return to this little book over and over again -- for anyone who finds themselves pondering the uncertainties of life, this book serves as profound, beautiful, reassuring prose, challenging us to think about things in a more open-minded & sensitive way.

It's a reprint of actual correspondence between Rilke (written late in his life) and a struggling young poet who is a fan. The book can be read in small bits, making it a very poetic diversion in a hectic day. Highly recommend!
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Poet like letters from the best poet ever.


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