Letters to a Young Poet: A New Translation and Commentary

ISBN: 1611806860

Author: Rilke, Rainer Maria

Condition: Used

A fresh perspective on a beloved classic by acclaimed translators Anita Barrows and Joanna Macy.German poet Rainer Maria Rilkes (1875-1926) Letters to a Young Poet has been treasured by readers for nearly a century. Rilkes personal reflections on the vocation of writing and the experience of living urge an aspiring poet to look inward, while also offering sage wisdom on further issues including gender, solitude, and romantic love. Barrows and Macys translation extends this compilation of timeless advice and wisdom to a fresh generation of readers. With a new introduction and commentary, this edition places the letters in the context of todays world and the unique challenges we face when seeking authenticity.