Rilke, Rainer Maria
Duino Elegies & the Sonnets to Orpheus (Vintage International)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780307473738
- author:
- Rilke, Rainer Maria
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13.2 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Rilke's Duino Elegies & The Sonnets to Orpheus in a Dual-Language Edition brings together two of his most celebrated poems. A master of romantic transformation and spiritual quest, Rilke's poetry continues to exert a profound fascination. This bilingual edition presents his work in English, translated by Stephen Mitchell, who has captured the lyric intensity and reach of Rilke's poetry with authority and power. Mitchell's translations adhere impeccably to Rilke's text, formal music, and complexity of thought, making this a valuable resource for readers seeking to understand Rilke's unique voice. The result is a work that stands as poetry in its own right, offering insights into the human experience. With 304 pages, this paperback edition provides an accessible introduction to Rilke's most beloved sequences of poems.
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