Burgundy 1/4 cloth, carnation paper covered boards, lettered in gold foil and black. Remainder mark on bottom text block edge, minor dampstain to lower front cover toward fore-edge, sticker ghost on lower back cover. Firm binding, clean interior beyond lengthy gift inscription on verso of front flyleaf. 149 pp. Dual-language edition with original German and facing-page English translation. Size: 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Seller Inventory # 059515

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Title: The Rose Window and Other Verse from New ...

Publisher: Bulfinch Pr

Publication Date: 1997

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition.

Book Type: Book

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Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926) is among the best-known, most widely-read poets of the the 20th century. Thought to be the greatest lyric poet of modern Germany, sensitive and introspective, he was greatly influenced by extensive travels. Rilke developed a rich poetic style characterised by striking visual imagery and symbolism.

The Rose Window And Other Verse from New Poems is a selection of 60 poems taken from one of Rilke's best known works, the two volume New Poems, written from 1903 to 1908. Each poem is printed in English translation opposite the original German version and is illustrated with a delicate pencil sketch by Ferris Cook that echoes the imagery of the poem.

About the Author:

RAINER MARIA RILKE was born in Prague and died in Switzerland. FERRIS COOKE is the illustrator of two previous poetry collections, both bilingual editions of the work of Pablo Neruda.

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