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“Beauty is nothing but the beginning of terror, which we are still just able to endure, and we are so awed because it serenely disdains to annihilate us.”

Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke

Book:The Duino Elegies & The Sonnets to Orpheus: A Dual Language Edition

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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

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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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