The Rilke Alphabet

by Ulrich Baer

Book Overview

Ulrich Baer's The Rilke Alphabet will surprise and delight established fans of Rilke, intrigue newcomers, and convince all readers of the power of poetry to penetrate the mysteries and confusion of our world.

The enduring power of Rainer Maria Rilke's poetry rests with his claim that all we need for a better life on earth is already given to us, in the here and now. In twenty-six engaging and accessible essays, Ulrich Baer's The Rilke Alphabet...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823256294
• ISBN13: 9780823256297
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Fordham University Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"