The Book of Images The Book of Images

The Book of Images

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Publisher Description

Experience the profound lyricism and visionary brilliance of Rainer Maria Rilke in this newly expanded bilingual edition of his timeless classic, The Book of Images.


Substantially revised and enhanced by renowned translator Edward Snow, this collection showcases the great poet's mastery of imagery and metaphysical insight. With a selection of previously untranslated pieces alongside Rilke's most beloved lyrics, such as "Autumn," "Childhood," "Lament," "Evening," and "Entrance," The Book of Images invites readers to immerse themselves in the haunting beauty of Rilke's poetic landscapes.


Capturing the essence of Rilke's mystical and existential vision, Snow's translations illuminate the Austrian poet's unparalleled ability to weave together the spiritual and the earthly. This bilingual edition offers a unique opportunity for readers to savor the original German verses alongside their English renderings, revealing the depth and nuance of Rilke's language.


A must-have for devotees of 20th-century European literature and anyone seeking to explore the heights of poetic expression, The Book of Images stands as a testament to Rilke's enduring legacy as one of the most influential and transformative voices in modern poetry.

GENRE
Fiction & Literature
RELEASED
2014
June 3
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
280
Pages
PUBLISHER
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
SELLER
Macmillan
SIZE
678.6
KB
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