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

Poems from the Book of Hours

Poetry by Rainer Rilke

Translated from the German by Babette Deutsch

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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Paperback (published January 23, 2018)

ISBN
9780811227582
Price US
12.95
Price CN
17.5
Trim Size
5 x 8
Page Count
64

Ebook (published January 23, 2018)

ISBN
9780811227599

Rainer Rilke

20th century German-language poet, novelist and translator