Paterson, Don
Orpheus
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571222704
- author:
- Paterson, Don
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 130mm X 200mm
- Genre:
- Poetry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Rilke's Sonnets to Orpheus is a profound and deeply personal work of poetry. Don Paterson's translation offers a fresh and radiant interpretation of Rainer Maria Rilke's 55 sonnets, capturing the intensity and emotion of the original. This version presents a unique perspective on the poet's exploration of love, loss, and the human condition. With its concise and expressive language, it invites readers to immerse themselves in the world of Orpheus and the mysteries he embodies. 84 pages of poetry make for a compact yet powerful read.
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