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Born in Prague when it was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire and recognized today as a master of verse, poet Rainer Maria Rilke was considerably less well known in 1902 when he received a heartfelt letter from an aspiring poet. A 19-year-old student sent Rilke some of his verses, seeking an opinion of their worth. Rilke declined to offer a critique, instead encouraging the student to rely upon his own inner judgment: “Nobody can advise and help you, nobody. There is only one single means. Go inside yourself.”
This seemingly dismissive letter proved to be the first of ten, written during a six-year period that coincided with an important stage in Rilke’s artistic development. The poet offered his young correspondent further advice on developing a rich inner life as well as guidance on broader philosophical and existential issues. These letters, which explore many of the themes that later emerged in Rilke’s best works, remain a captivating source of insights into the artistic identity and process.
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Publisher : Dover Publications; Illustrated edition (April 17, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 80 pages
ISBN-10 : 048683185X
ISBN-13 : 978-0486831855
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 4.96 x 0.2 x 8.07 inches
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