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by Rainer Maria Rilke (Author), Ulrich Baer (Translator)
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“Baer’s translations are eloquent, and his splendid Introduction is sensitive, thorough, and illuminating.”
–Burton Pike, professor emeritus of comparative literature at City University of New York


“An indispensable resource.”
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“Baer’s translations are eloquent, and his splendid Introduction is sensitive, thorough, and illuminating.”
–Burton Pike, professor emeritus of comparative literature at City University of New York


“An indispensable resource.”
–Booklist

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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Modern Library (April 11, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0812969022
  • ISBN-13: 978-0812969023
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #641,181 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A tremendous feat of sympathetic translation, January 26, 2008
By Harri Safari (New York, NY, United States) - See all my reviews
I am astonished that this wonderful book has not been widely reviewed by Rilke fans. Ulrich Baer is a superb translator and just as crucially he has a deep understanding of Rilke's intention and meaning - vital for opening a window to appreciating one of the greatest poets of the last century (Rilke died in 1926). It is Rilke's prose that is on show here - Baer has made his selection from many thousands of letters, and gathered countless insights that would otherwise be unavailable to English-language readers.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Watered down Rilke, April 30, 2008
By Glint Masser (Norfolk, VA) - See all my reviews
This is a poor example of Rilke period. I found this to be a sad compilation in the spirit of "chicken Rilke for the soul." If you are in the least bit interested in Rilke and his work you would do much better checking out his work published by Vintage.
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