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Poems from the Book of Hours (New Directions Paperbook)
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ISBN: 0811227588
Author: Rilke, Rainer Maria
Condition: New
One of the most powerful poetry collections of the twentieth century, now in a beautiful new edition Although The Book of Hours is the work of Rilkes 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 humanity itself and, above all, that most intensely conscious part of humanity, the artist. Babette Deutschs classic translations-born from the pure desire to sing what the poet 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.
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Poems from the Book of Hours (New Directions Paperbook)