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auroraleighs's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.75
There were some lovely parts of this book but I honestly think this must be a poor translation. Some very weird sentences that must have been translated too directly from the German.
chamomiledaydreams's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
2.0
I read a bit of Rainer Maria Rilke in college, for a class about Orpheus and Eurydice. Honestly, though, his name stuck with me more than the poem itself. I acquired a copy of this book by chance and decided to read it, because I recognized the author. It was just OK, in my opinion. I can see how it would resonate for some people, but it didn't really for me. Truthfully, my favorite part of this book was the handwritten inscription at the beginning: Apparently, someone gifted this copy to someone else a couple of decades back, and that moved me more than anything contained in these letters.
mooseabs's review against another edition
4.0
In love with the author now. One of those books which fills you with unbridled joy to read.
clarepeppler's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
“You must believe that something is happening to you, that life has not forgotten you, that it holds you in its hand. It shall not let you fall.“
I understand the hype!! This is so beautiful and just what I needed. Simple in theme but contemplative and warmly inspiring.
I understand the hype!! This is so beautiful and just what I needed. Simple in theme but contemplative and warmly inspiring.
So excited to read more of his work now
theuncultured's review against another edition
5.0
"It is the same everywhere; but that is no reason for anxiety or depression; if there is no communion between other people and yourself, try to be near things, which will not desert you; the nights are still there, and the winds that go through the trees and over many lands..."
I wish I read these letters a year ago. Everything I need for my soul is in this book, a repulsive cover with such a sweet filling. I can see myself going back to this, year after year, randomly picking out letters to soothe my spirit. I'm so glad I discovered Rilke, he is the finest balm for loneliness.
I wish I read these letters a year ago. Everything I need for my soul is in this book, a repulsive cover with such a sweet filling. I can see myself going back to this, year after year, randomly picking out letters to soothe my spirit. I'm so glad I discovered Rilke, he is the finest balm for loneliness.