“And to think that I might have become a poet like that if I had been allowed to settle somewhere, anywhere in the world, in one of the many shuttered-up houses in the country that no one looks after anymore. I would only have needed one room (the light room in the gable). I would have lived inside it with my old things, my family portraits, my books. And I would have had an armchair, and flowers and dogs, and a stout stick for rocky paths. And nothing else. Only a book bound in yellowing ivory-coloured leather with a flowery pattern for its endpapers: I would have written in it. I would have written a great deal, because I would have had many thoughts and memories of many things.”
Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
Work
The notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge
This book is a compilation of the personal thoughts and observations of Malte Laurids Brigge, a fictional character portrayed as a sensitive and introspective artist living in Berlin during the early 20th century. The notebooks delve into themes of existentialism, the nature of art, and the complexities of human emotions, offering a glimpse into the mind of a man grappling with the complexities of life and creativity. 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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