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Letters to a Young Poet
By (author) Rainer Maria Rilke, Translated by Charlie Louth
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Originally written to a young man considering a career in the German military, Rainer Maria Rilke's beautiful letters explore a huge range of subjects delicately and with a passionate sensitivity. The recipient, Franz Kappus, began to send his poetry to the 27-year-old Rilke when a student, seeking advice. Their correspondence lasted from 1902 to 1908, and Kappus collated and published the ten letters after Rilke's death. The letters contain insights which are as profound today as when they were written, touching on sexuality, love, creativity and other aspects of the human condition. The book is perennially and hugely influential in the US, where it enjoys the accolade of being Lady Gaga's favourite book.
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Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd
Published date | 7 Apr 2011
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Format | Paperback
Pages | 160
Dimensions | 181 x 111 x 9mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 96g
ISBN | 978-0-1411-9230-7
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BISAC | literary collections / continental european
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