Rainer Maria Rilke
Duino Elegies
Duino Elegies
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A beautiful edition of Rainer Maria Rilke's Duino Elegies was published by Virginia and Leonard Woolf's Hogarth Press in 1931, marking the English debut of his masterpiece. The Sackville-Wests' translation, published for the first time in 90 years, is a fascinating historical document and a magnificent blank-verse rendering of Rilke's poetry cycle.
Format: Hardback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 02 December 2021
Publisher: Pushkin Press
In 1931, a remarkable edition of Rainer Maria Rilke's Duino Elegies was published by Virginia and Leonard Woolf's Hogarth Press. This edition, translated by the writers Vita and Edward Sackville-West, marked the English debut of Rilke's masterpiece, which would later be translated into English over 20 times. Rilke's profound influence extended across the English-speaking world, inspiring countless poets, musicians, and artists.
After a hiatus of 90 years, the Sackville-Wests' translation of Duino Elegies is now being reissued. This reissue not only presents a fascinating historical document but also offers a magnificent rendering of Rilke's poetry cycle in blank verse. Accompanied by a new introduction by critic Lesley Chamberlain, this reissue sheds fresh light on one of the greatest masterpieces of European literature.
The Sackville-Wests' translation is renowned for its meticulousness and fidelity to Rilke's original German. Their translation captures the essence of Rilke's poetic language, conveying the profound emotions and philosophical themes that resonate with readers worldwide. The reissue of Duino Elegies is a testament to the enduring legacy of Rilke's work and the enduring power of his poetry.
Weight: 250g
Dimension: 143 x 224 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781782277798
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