Selected Poems
Selected Poems by Rainer Maria Rilke, published by Penguin in 1978, presents a curated collection of the poet’s work, spanning 93 pages. This edition showcases Rilke’s evolution as a writer, highlighting his journey from objective, naturalistic descriptions in his early pieces to the more intense and emotional expressions found in his later poems. The selection includes notable works such as the ‘Duino Elegies’ and ‘The Sonnets to Orpheus’, reflecting Rilke’s artistic integrity and his deep engagement with themes of existence and spirituality.
Readers will discover a range of poetic styles that illustrate Rilke’s passion for perfection and his willingness to explore profound emotional landscapes. The poems capture moments of half-religious ecstasy and anguish, offering insights into the human experience through lyrical language. This collection serves as a testament to Rilke’s status as a significant figure in modern poetry, inviting readers to engage with his unique vision and the complexities of life and being.
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Hailed as the greatest modern lyrical poet of Germany, Rainer Maria Rilke’s genius lies in his passion for perfection, artistic integrity and ‘willingness to remain a perpetual beginner’. The verse contained in this selection ranges from the objective, naturalistic descriptions of his earliest works to the increasingly effusive outpourings of half-religious ecstasy and anguish that characterize his later poems and culminates in the overwhelmingly personal vision of the famous ‘Duino Elegies’ and ‘The Sonnets to Orpheus’, in which his most intense experiences of living and being find their noblest expression.
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