Poems from the Book of Hours (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780811227582)

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 humanity itself 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 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.

Author: Rainer Maria Rilke
ISBN-10: 0811227588
ISBN-13: 9780811227582
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Language: English
Published: 01/23/2018
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.80w x 0.40d