“Often a star was waiting for you to notice it. A wave rolled toward you out of the distant path, or as you walked under an open window, a violin yielded itself to your hearing. All this was mission.”
Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
Work
The Duino Elegies & The Sonnets to Orpheus: A Dual Language Edition
The Duino Elegies and The Sonnets to Orpheus are two significant works by the German poet Rainer Maria Rilke. This dual language edition presents both the original German text and an English translation, allowing readers to compare and appreciate the depth of Rilke's poetry. more
Author
Rainer Maria Rilke
German poet known for his profound poetry and epistolary works. Rainer Maria Rilke's poetry style is unique, often exploring themes such as loneliness, love, and religious faith. more
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