Fifty Poems
Fifty Poems by Rainer Maria Rilke, published by New York Review of Books on October 7, 2025, presents fresh translations of the renowned poet’s work. This edition features fifty selected poems from Rilke’s two volumes of New Poems, showcasing the depth and beauty of his poetic expression. The translations by Geoffrey Lehmann aim to capture the precision and poise of the original German, making Rilke’s significant contributions to literature accessible to a new audience.
Readers will find a collection that reflects themes of love and loss, relationships, and the intricacies of human experience. This edition not only celebrates Rilke’s literary legacy but also offers insights into the emotional landscapes he navigates through his poetry. With 128 pages, this English-language collection invites readers to explore the timeless relevance of Rilke’s work, reaffirming his status as one of the most important poets of the twentieth century.
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Fresh, beautiful new translations of one of the most important poets of all time, publishing in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Rainer Maria Rilke’s birth.
Rilke is one of the greatest poets of the twentieth century, revered throughout the world. Geoffrey Lehmann has selected fifty of Rilke’s finest poems from the two volumes of New Poems, considered the center of gravity of Rilke’s achievement. Lehmann’s refined ear and perfect mastery of English verse form give his renderings of Rilke a precision and poise equal to that of the German originals. In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Rilke’s birth, a master poet lives anew.
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