Rainer Maria Rilke

This book, first published in 1946 as a second impression of a 1941 original, profiles the influential poet Rainer Maria Rilke.

E. M. Butler (Author)

9781107680517, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 10 October 2013

450 pages
21.6 x 14 x 2.5 cm, 0.57 kg

In this book, first published in 1946 as a second impression of a 1941 original, Butler profiles the influential poet Rainer Maria Rilke, seeing in him and his works a counteracting force to that of the destructive war in Europe. The biography addresses Rilke's life and the influences on his poetry, especially his time spent in Paris and his traumatizing military service in WWI. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Rilke.

Preface to the second impression
Author's note
Introduction
1. Jangled bells, 1875–99
2. Spiritual homes, 1899–1902
3. Latin lessons, 1902–14
4. Wars and rumours of war, 1914–21
5. The crisis, 1921–2
6. The end, 1922–6
Conclusion
Bibliographical note
Index of names
Index of works.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: general [DSB]