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Duino Elegies

A New and Complete Translation
By Rainer Maria Rilke
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Duino Elegies by Rainer Maria Rilke is a profound collection of ten elegies composed over a decade, exploring the mysteries of consciousness and the interplay between the human, animal, earthly, and divine realms. The poems blend existential reflection with a celebration of life and love, written during a significant creative period at Duino Castle on the Adriatic Sea.
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Ideal for readers interested in twentieth-century poetry, philosophy, and the arts, as well as those who appreciate rich, lyrical translations and deep existential themes.

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A new translation of Rilke’s classic elegies—ten mystical, radiant poems that bring together the beautiful and the sacred.

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Rainer Maria Rilke's Duino Elegies are one of the great literary masterpieces of the twentieth century. Begun in 1912 while the poet was a guest at Duino Castle on the Adriatic Sea and completed in a final bout of feverish inspiration in 1922, the ten elegies survey the mysteries of consciousness, whether human or animal, earthly or divine.

Poet and translator Alfred Corn brings us closer to Rilke's meaning than ever before and illuminates the elegies' celebration of life and love. Also included are a critical introduction exploring the nuances of the translation, several thematically linked lyrics, and two of the Letters to a Young Poet to complete the volume.

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Ulrich Baer praises Alfred Corn's translation for preserving Rilke's sensual undertones and lyrical precision, allowing the poetry's resonance to shine through in English. Corn’s work brings readers closer to Rilke’s meaning, enhancing the appreciation of this literary masterpiece.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781324005407

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 April 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Contributors:

  • Translated by Alfred Corn

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 148g

Pages: 144

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Poetry Rainer Maria Rilke

About the Author

Rainer Maria Rilke (1875–1926), the author of Sonnets to Orpheus, Duino Elegies, and Letters to a Young Poet, was one of the greatest poets of the German language. Alfred Corn is a poet, novelist, and essayist. The recipient of fellowships from the Guggenheim, and the National Endowment for the Arts, he lives in Providence, Rhode Island.

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