Rilke: New Poems Contributor(s): Rilke, Rainer Maria (Author), Cadora, Joseph (Translator), Hass, Robert (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1556594259 ISBN-13: 9781556594250 Publisher: Copper Canyon Press OUR PRICE: $24.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Poetry | European - German - Literary Collections | European - German |
Dewey: 831.912 |
Physical Information: 1.4" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.75 lbs) 512 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Germany |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Essential for all poetry collections. . . . Translator Joseph Cadora renders a beautiful new edition complete with commentary on each poem, based on Rilke's letters, numerous biographies, and related works as well as an introduction outlining his approach to the translation. --Library Journal, starred review The] renderings of the canonical poems, such as The Panther, Orpheus, Eurydice, Hermes, and Archaic Torso of Apollo (to name a few), are worthwhile additions to the enormous body of Rilke's work already translated by others. --Booklist Ranier Maria Rilke is one of the world's best-selling poets, and Rilke: New Poems contains many of his most iconic pieces. Translator Joseph Cadora has created the definitive English-language version through meticulous faithfulness to Rilke's German and insightful commentary on each of the 400-plus poems. Bilingual, with an introduction by Robert Hass. The Panther From endless passing of the bars his gaze The soft pad of his brawny, rippling pace But at times the shades of his pupils rise, Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926) is one of the world's most beloved poets. Joseph Cadora is a guitarist, writer, and translator. He lives in Berkeley, California. |