Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke

Letters to a Young Poet

Rainer Maria Rilke with Reginald Snell (Translator)

nonfiction classics essays philosophy poetry inspiring reflective fast-paced

80 pages | first published 1929

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In 1903, a student at a military academy sent some of his verses to a well-known Austrian poet, requesting an assessment of their value. The older artist, Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926), replied to the novice in this series of letters -- an amazin...
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reflective 90%
inspiring 79%
hopeful 43%
emotional 33%
informative 23%
relaxing 15%
challenging 13%
lighthearted 7%
sad 3%
adventurous 1%
dark 1%
mysterious 1%

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medium 34%
slow 23%

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