{"product_id":"the-poetry-of-rilke-paperback","title":"The Poetry of Rilke - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRainer Maria Rilke\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEdward Snow\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eAdam Zagajewski\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Journey into the Heart of German Poetry\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExperience a deep dive into the mesmerizing world of one of the most significant poets of the 20th century with \u003ci\u003eThe Poetry of Rilke\u003c\/i\u003e. Uncover an unparalleled collection of Rilke's finest works, elegantly translated over the course of two decades by acclaimed scholar Edward Snow. This collection brings to light over two hundred and fifty of Rilke's distinguished gems, including the complete versions of his towering masterpieces, the \u003ci\u003eSonnets to Orpheus\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDuino Elegies\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom his early poetic explorations in \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Hours\u003c\/i\u003e to his visionary verses written in the twilight of his life, this anthology spans the breadth of Rilke's literary evolution. This landmark bilingual edition not only invites you to a breathtaking trip to the heart of lyrical and existential poetry but also serves as a comprehensive platform to appreciate the magical interplay between German and English verses. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlongside Rilke's works, Snow's enlightening commentaries yield a richer comprehension of Rilke's illustrious verses. \u003ci\u003eThe Poetry of Rilke \u003c\/i\u003ewill stand as the authoritative single-volume translation of Rilke into English for years to come.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRainer Maria Rilke\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Prague in 1875 and traveled throughout Europe for much of his adult life, returning frequently to Paris. His last years were spent in Switzerland, where he completed his two poetic masterworks, the \u003ci\u003eDuino Elegies \u003c\/i\u003eand the \u003ci\u003eSonnets to Orpheus\u003c\/i\u003e. He died of leukemia in December 1926. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdward Snow\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of English at Rice University. He is the recipient of an American Academy of Arts and Letters Award for his Rilke translations and has twice received the Academy of American Poets' Harold Morton Landon Translation Award.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 720\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 15, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47482727989426,"sku":"9780374532710","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/b2c0aff1d7bb325136bbe3110a38d4ca.webp?v=1779264821","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-poetry-of-rilke-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}