num_pages: 240
description: Written during an astonishing outburst of creativity during a period of only two weeks in February 1922, Rilke's Sonnets to Orpheus is one of the great poetic works of the twentieth century. Willis Barnstone brings these striking poems into English with an approach honed through years of work on the philosophy of translation, about which he has written extensively. This dual-language edition allows readers to compare versions face-to-face to get a clear sense of the nuances of the translation. Also included is an extensive introduction from the translator that offers a biographical sketch of Rilke and reflects upon the ever-present tension between the poet's passion for life, romance, and adventure, and his yearning for the solitude he desperately needed to dedicate himself fully to his art.
language: English
title: Sonnets to Orpheus Bilingual Edition
titlecomplete: Sonnets to Orpheus Bilingual Edition
genres: Classics, Fiction, German Literature, Germany, Poetry Plays, 20th Century, Literature, Unfinished, Mythology, Poetry
ratings_count: 3483
publisher: Shambhala