Description
Although The Book of Hours is the work of Rilke's youth, it contains the germ of his mature convictions. Written as spontaneously received prayers, these poems celebrate a God who is not the Creator of the Universe but rather humanityitself and, above all, that most intensely conscious part of humanity, the artist. Babette Deutsch's classic translations-born from "the pure desire to sing what thepoet sang" (Ursula K. Le Guin)-capture the rich harmony and suggestive imagery of the originals, transporting the reader to new heights of inspiration and musicality.
About the Author
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. Babette Deutsch (1859-1982) was a poet, critic, and novelist, as well as a translator.
Book Information
ISBN 9780811227582
Author Rainer Maria Rilke
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publisher New Directions Publishing Corporation
Weight(grams) 102g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 150mm * 8mm
About the Author
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. Babette Deutsch (1859-1982) was a poet, critic, and novelist, as well as a translator.
Book Information
ISBN 9780811227582
Author Rainer Maria Rilke
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publisher New Directions Publishing Corporation
Weight(grams) 102g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 150mm * 8mm
