| Poems from the Book of Hours Contributor(s): Rilke, Rainer Maria (Author), Deutsch, Babette (Translator), Le Guin, Ursula K. (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 0811227588 ISBN-13: 9780811227582 Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | European - German |
| Dewey: 831.912 |
| Series: New Directions Paperbook |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.8" W x 8.3" (0.40 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Germany |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Rilke, Rainer Maria: - RAINER MARIA RILKE (1875-1926) is one of the greatest poets who ever wrote in the German language. His most famous works are Sonnets to Orpheus, The Duino Elegies, Letters to a Young Poet, The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge, and The Book of Hours.Deutsch, Babette: - Babette Deutsch (1859-1982) was a poet, critic, and novelist, as well as a translator.Le Guin, Ursula K.: - Ursula K. Le Guin has written over fifty books of prose and poetry. Winner of many prizes including a National Book Award, she is perhaps best known for her six Books of Earthsea which have sold millions of copies and been translated into sixteen languages. |