Publisher's Synopsis
Rainer Maria Rilke is seen as an important poet writing in German in the 20th century, and the "Duino Elegies" are often viewed as his best work.;The ten readings that make up this book seek both to come to terms with the problems of Rilke's language and imagery, and to bring out their poetic qualities. Commentary and text are combined and English translations are provided. As close readings, the interpretations confront the reader with the themes of Rilke's oeuvre.
