
POEMS - by - RAINER MARIA RILKE - Translated by Jessie Lamont - With an Introduction by H.T. - New York - Tobias A. Wright - 1918
The volume gathers a wide range of lyrical pieces that trace a poet’s restless quest to name what can scarcely be spoken. Early works move through quiet evenings and mythic visions, while later poems turn toward more intimate encounters with art, memory, and the fleeting shape of feeling. Throughout, a precise musicality and keen eye for everyday detail turn simple moments into lingering symbols.
In sections such as “The Book of Hours” and the striking “The Panther,” the poet explores solitude, the tension between confinement and freedom, and the tenderness that lives beneath a seemingly austere surface. Images of statues, night skies, and silent streets invite listeners to pause and hear the reverberations of longing and acceptance. The collection rewards careful listening, offering a meditative journey that feels both timeless and deeply personal.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (57K characters)
Release date
2012-01-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1875–1926
One of the great voices of modern poetry, these poems join beauty, solitude, love, and mortality in language that still feels startlingly alive. Best known for Duino Elegies, Sonnets to Orpheus, and Letters to a Young Poet, this writer continues to speak to readers looking for seriousness without sentimentality.
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