The first complete translation of Rainer Maria Rilke's The Book of
Hours in more than forty years, this publication restores to the
English-speaking reader a critical work in the development of the
most significant figure in twentieth-century German poetry.
Conveying an almost mystical conception of the relationship between
God, the human being, and nature, The Book of Hours (Das
Stundenbuch, first published in 1905) is a series of intimate
prayers written as if by a Russian monk turned painter -- writings
that bring to bear the profound influence of Rilke's journeys to
Russia and Italy at the turn of the century.
A tripartite work comprised of "The Book of the Monkish Life",
"The Book of Pilgrimage", and "The Book of Poverty and Death", the
book is published here in a bilingual format, with the original
German and the English translation on facing pages. Annemarie S.
Kidder's delicately nuanced translation imitates Rilke's
uncomplicated and melodic flow, his rhythm and, where possible, his
rhyme, while remaining true to content. Each line closely reflects
the thought of the original as it strives to preserve Rilke's
simplicity of style, economy of words, and candor in addressing
God.
Kidder's introduction and commentary offer historical and
interpretive background information, largely from Rilke's own
diaries and correspondence, chronicling the influence of various
geographical settings on the writing of The Book of Hours and
illustrating his own spiritual quest. Also included are translated
excerpts of an earlier manuscript of The Book of Hours, along with
prose inserts that interpret the reading of the poetry.
General
| Imprint: |
Northwestern University Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
European Poetry Classics |
| Release date: |
December 2001 |
| First published: |
2002 |
| Authors: |
Rainer Maria Rilke
|
| Translators: |
Annemarie S. Kidder
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| Dimensions: |
197 x 130 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
234 |
| Edition: |
New edition |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-8101-1888-1 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-8101-1888-2 |
| Barcode: |
9780810118881 |
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