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Letters to a Young Poet
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“The ultimate expression of intergenerational literary wisdom.” —Andrew Solomon, The New Yorker
A work that has inspired generations, this new edition of Letters to a Young Poet features a fresh translation of Rilke’s ten classic letters, along with the missing letters from the young poet himself.
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““So now, since you have asked for my advice, here is what I want you to do: stop all that. You are looking outward, and that, more than anything, is what you should not be doing.”
What powerful words from Rilke written to Franz Xavier Kappus.
I see why so many people have touted this work as a must read. So many famous folks state this as something they read over and over. I know I will be revisiting many times over in my future.
Per the suggestion in the introduction, I only reads Rilke’s letters, as the correspondence from Kappus was only added after 2018. The original writings were in the early 1900’s.
There is a strong adoration for solitude within these words. For good reason too and I will let you discover it on your own if you have not already done so.
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“The audio book had all the letters to from Rilke, and then all the letters to Rilke… and I wish I read them in order for better context.”
About Rainer Maria Rilke
Rainer Maria Rilke (1875–1926), the author of Sonnets to Orpheus, Duino Elegies, and Letters to a Young Poet, was one of the greatest poets of the German language.
Other books by Rainer Maria Rilke
Franz Xaver Kappus
Franz Xaver Kappus (1883–1966) was an Austrian military officer, journalist, and poet.
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