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The Poet's Guide to Life: The Wisdom of Rilke,Used
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You have to live life to the limit, not according to each day but by plumbing its depth.RAINER MARIA RILKEIn this treasury of uncommon wisdom and spiritual insight,the best writings and personal philosophies of one of the twentieth centurys greatest poets, Rainer Maria Rilke, are gleaned by Ulrich Baer from thousands of pages of neverbefore translated correspondence.The result is a profound vision of how the human drive to create and understand can guide us in every facet of life. Arranged by themefrom everyday existence with others to the exhilarations of love and the experience of loss, from dealing with adversity to the nature of inspiration, here are Rilkes thoughts on how to live life in a meaningful way:Life and Living: How good life is. How fair, how incorruptible, how impossible to deceive: not even by strength, not even by willpower, and not even by courage. How everything remains what it is and has only this choice: to come true, or to exaggerate and push too far.Art: The work of art is adjustment, balance, reassurance. It can be neither gloomy nor full of rosy hopes, for its essence consists of justice.Faith: I personally feel a greater affinity to all those religions in which the middleman is less essential or almost entirely suppressed.Love: To be loved means to be ablaze. To love is: to shine with inexhaustible oil. To be loved is to pass away; to love is to last.Intimate, stylistically masterful, brilliantly translated, and brimming with the wonder and passion of Rilke, The Poets Guide to Life is comparable to the best works of wisdom in all of literature and a perfect book for all occasions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Poet's Guide to Life: The Wisdom of Rilke'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the exploration of life and its depths, as articulated through Rainer Maria Rilke's writings and personal philosophies. It covers various aspects of existence, including love, faith, art, and how to live meaningfully.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Poet's Guide to Life: The Wisdom of Rilke' is Rainer Maria Rilke, a renowned poet of the twentieth century.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a classic presentation.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 272 pages, offering a substantial amount of content for readers.
- Q: When was 'The Poet's Guide to Life: The Wisdom of Rilke' published? A: The book was published on March 22, 2005.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is published as a First Edition.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still in acceptable shape for reading.
- Q: What kind of insights can I expect from this book? A: Readers can expect profound insights into life, creativity, and human experience based on Rilke’s thoughts and philosophies, arranged thematically for easier understanding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for gifts? A: Yes, 'The Poet's Guide to Life' is considered a perfect gift for various occasions due to its timeless wisdom and beautiful prose.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic purposes? A: Yes, the book can be useful for academic purposes, particularly in literature, philosophy, and poetry studies, as it showcases Rilke's thoughts and themes relevant to human experience.