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Ahead of All Parting (Modern Library) (Hardcover)

by Rainer Maria Rilke (Author), Stephen Mitchell (Editor)
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  • Hardcover: 640 pages
  • Publisher: Random House Inc; New edition edition (1 April 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0679601619
  • ISBN-13: 978-0679601616
  • Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 14 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 146,179 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Presents a collection of the twentieth-century German poet's collected and uncollected works, as well as passages from his novel, "The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge".

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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely magnificent, 6 April 1998
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Very few translations of poetry manage to capture not only the content but the "feel" of the original text. Mitchell's rendering of Rilke is one of these rarities: without slavishly imitating Rilke's rhythms or attempting to pin down his sometimes elusive meanings, he's enabled the non-German-speaker to experience Rilke's poetry in spirit as well as sense. (I'm not a Rilke scholar, but I know enough German to read and appreciate the originals.) The notes are useful too -- sometimes an idea that Rilke expressed obliquely in a poem is much clearer in his correspondence! This volume contains all of Rilke's "major" poetry and selections from his prose, so it's a good, reasonably priced introduction to his work. (And the book has a good "feel" too -- heavy paper, clear type, a solid cover -- which is rare in these days of cheap computer-assisted printing!) This book belongs in the library of anyone who's serious about 20th century poetry -- and anyone who appreciates the art of translation.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, essential collection of one of the greatest poets, 2 Feb 1999
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This is one of my favorite collections of poetry. Excellent translation (though I'd recommend you collect several to get different views to clarify the exact meaning), very , very rewarding reading. A book I take with me when I travel. Highly recommended.
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