Kahn, Farrol
Rilke: Bio Novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9783952420867
- author:
- Kahn, Farrol
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Farrol Kahn GmbH
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 800
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.3 centimetres (1.27 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Rilke's creative block had been building for years, but it was only when he met Elisabeth Klossowska in 1920 that his life began to take shape. She became his muse and lover, inspiring him to complete the Duino Elegies, a series of poems that would cement his legacy as one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. As Rilke's health began to decline, Elisabeth remained by his side until his tragic death in 1926. Farrol Kahn's novel offers a poignant and deeply human portrayal of this pivotal moment in Rilke's life, one that sheds new light on the poet's struggles with creativity and mortality. With brilliant animation, Kahn brings Rilke to vivid life, capturing the intensity and passion of his art. This is a powerful and moving portrait of a complex and fascinating figure, one that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with their own creative demons.
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