Poems from the Book of Hours

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
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Published: 01/23/2018
Series: New Directions Paperbook #408
Pages: 64
Weight: 0.4lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.80w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780811227582