Letters to a Young Poet - Brossura

Rilke, Rainer Maria

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1461190525 ISBN 13: 9781461190523

Casa editrice: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2011

Riassunto

Rainer Rilke is considered one of the most significant poets in the German language.

The letters in this book were written by Rilke to Franz Kappus, a 19-year-old student at the Military Academy of Vienna. Discouraged by the prospect of military life, Kappus began to send his poetry to the 27-year-old Rilke, seeking both literary criticism and career advice. After Rilke's death, Kappus assembled and published the letters.

Although the first letter from Kappus asked for critiques of his poetry, Rilke gave him very little during their correspondence. He also discouraged Kappus from reading criticism, advising him to trust his inner judgment. Instead, the majority of the letters address personal issues that Kappus revealed to Rilke; their span is tremendous, ranging from atheism, loneliness, sexuality, and career choices.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1461190525
• ISBN 13: 9781461190523
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Numero di pagine: 58