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Letters to a Young Poet : a New Translation and Commentary by Rainer Maria Rilke, Anita Barrows, Joanna Macy, Reginald Snell is a work of literary fiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Letters to a Young Poet : a New Translation and Commentary about?

A fresh perspective on a beloved classic by acclaimed translators Anita Barrows and Joanna Macy. German poet Rainer Maria Rilke’s (1875–1926) Letters to a Young Poet has been treasured by readers for nearly a century. Rilke’s personal reflections on the vocation of writing and the experience of living urge an aspiring poet to look inward, while also offering sage wisdom on further issues including gender, solitude, and romantic love. Barrows and Macy’s translation extends this compilation of timeless advice and wisdom to a fresh generation of readers. With a new introduction and commentary, this edition places the letters in the context of today’s world and the unique challenges we face when seeking authenticity.

Who reads Letters to a Young Poet : a New Translation and Commentary?

Author

Rainer Maria Rilke, Anita Barrows, Joanna Macy, Reginald Snell

Publisher

Shambhala Publications, Incorporated

Published

2021

Language

EN

ISBN

9781611806861

Category

work of literary fiction

Subjects

Literary Fiction, Poetry, Memoir

Rating

4.6 / 5 (197 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14