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Poems from the Book of Hours

By Rainer Maria Rilke
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Poems from the Book of Hours captures the early spiritual reflections of Rainer Maria Rilke, written as spontaneous prayers. These poems explore a vision of God not as the universe's Creator but as humanity itself, especially the deeply conscious artist. Babette Deutsch's acclaimed translations convey the original's rich imagery and harmonies, inviting readers into heightened inspiration and musicality.
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Ideal for readers interested in classical poetry, spiritual meditation, and fine literary translation, as well as admirers of Rilke's work and early 20th-century European arts and culture.

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One of the most powerful poetry collections of the twentieth century, now in a beautiful new edition.

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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.

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Critics praise Rilke's mastery of poetic form and language, with Stephen Spender saying he "would bleed poetry," and Rika Lesser highlighting how he transformed the sonnet and the German language. Clive James recommends Babette Deutsch's translations as the finest available in English.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780811227582

Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 January 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: New Directions Publishing Corporation

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Ursula K. Le Guin
  • Translated by Babette Deutsch
  • Introduction by Ursula K. Le Guin
  • Introduction by Ursula K. Le Guin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 93g

Pages: 64

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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. Babette Deutsch (1859–1982) was a poet, critic, and novelist, as well as a translator.

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