“How I will cherish you then, you grief-torn nights! Had I only received you, inconsolable sisters, on more abject knees, only buried myself with more abandon in your loosened hair. How we waste our afflictions! We study them, stare out beyond them into bleak continuance, hoping to glimpse some end. Whereas they're really our wintering foliage, our dark greens of meaning, one of the seasons of the clandestine year -- ; not only a season --: they're site, settlement, shelter, soil, abode.”
Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
Work
Rilke and Andreas-Salomé: A Love Story in Letters
Rilke and Andreas-Salomé: A Love Story in Letters is a compilation of the correspondence between Rainer Maria Rilke, a prominent German poet, and Lou Andreas-Salomé, an influential Austrian writer and philosopher. The letters, spanning several years, offer a profound insight into their intellectual and emotional connection. The collection delves into their discussions on art, philosophy, and personal feelings, providing a unique perspective on their relationship and its impact on both their lives. 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