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Rainer Maria Rilke (18751926) was an avid letter writer, and more than seven thousand of his letters have survived. The bestknown collection today is Rilke's Letters to a Young Poet, first published in 1929. Two other letter collections appeared around the same time and gained high acclaim among readers yet are virtually unknown today. They are Letters to a Young Woman (1930) and Letters on God (1933).With this volume, Annemarie S. Kidder makes available to an Englishspeaking audience two of the earliest collections of Rilke letters published after his death. The thematic collection On God here published in English for the first time in book formatcontains two letters by Rilke, the first an actual letter written during World War I, in 1915 in Munich, the second a fictional one composed after the war, in 1922 at Muzot, in Switzerland. In these letters, Rilke builds on the mystical view of God conceived of in The Book of Hours, but he moves beyond it, demonstrating a unique vision of God and Christ, the church and religious experience, friendship and death. The collection Letters to a Young Woman comprises nine of Rilke's letters, written to a young admirer, Lisa Heise, over the course of five years, from 1919 to 1924. Though Rilke and Heise never met, Rilke emerges in these letters as the compassionate listener and patient teacher who with levelheaded sensitivity affirms and guides the movements of another person's soul.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Letters on God' by Rainer Maria Rilke? A: The main theme of 'Letters on God' revolves around Rilke's mystical view of God, exploring concepts of faith, friendship, and the human experience with the divine.
- Q: Who is the intended audience for 'Letters to a Young Woman'? A: The intended audience for 'Letters to a Young Woman' is readers interested in personal growth and mentorship, as the letters are addressed to a young admirer and offer insights into Rilke's thoughts on life and art.
- Q: How many letters are included in 'Letters on God'? A: The collection 'Letters on God' includes two letters written by Rainer Maria Rilke, providing unique perspectives on spirituality and existence.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book 'Letters on God and Letters to a Young Woman' was published on May 31, 2012.
- Q: Is this book available in formats other than paperback? A: Currently, 'Letters on God and Letters to a Young Woman' is available only in paperback format, with no information on eBook or hardcover editions.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains a total of 88 pages.
- Q: What can readers expect from Rilke's writing style in these letters? A: Readers can expect Rilke's writing style to be poetic, reflective, and deeply philosophical, offering a blend of personal insight and universal themes.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or photographs in this book? A: This edition of 'Letters on God and Letters to a Young Woman' does not include illustrations or photographs; it focuses solely on the text of the letters.
- Q: What is the condition of the book upon purchase? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition when purchased.
- Q: Who translated the letters for this edition? A: The letters in this edition have been translated by Annemarie S. Kidder, making Rilke's works accessible to an English-speaking audience.