Letters to a Young Poet
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4.5 • 101 Ratings
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Publisher Description
'What matters is to live everything. Live the questions for now.'
A hugely influential collection for writers and artists of all kinds, Rilke's profound and lyrical letters to a young friend advise on writing, love, sex, suffering and the nature of advice itself.
One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.
Customer Reviews
Beautiful
A short, calming and insightful correspondence between a Great man and a poet.
As it is: life
The book teach how a human being should live. The book emphasizes the essence of solitude. A book that is very easy to read and full of interesting thoughts from the beginning of twenty century.
Excellent Read
An excellent read for anyone learning to value his own company and solitude.