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“But what offering can I consecrate to you, oh Master? - You, who have bestowed hearing upon all creatures? - My memory of one spring day, In the evening, in Russia, - a stallion ... Running alone from the hamlet across to us The pale horse, a tethering-peg dangling from his fetlock, To spend a night solitary in the meadow; How he shook his tangled mane, Tossed in time to his haughty step, Despite his clumsily impeded gallop. How the fountains leapt up of his charger’s blood! He intuited the vastnesses and, oh from that He sang! He heard! - yes, your cycle of legends Was embraced within him. His image: that I offer.”

Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke

Work

Sonnets to Orpheus

Sonnets to Orpheus is a poetic work that delves into the emotional depths of love and the enduring power of human emotion. The author uses the myth of Orpheus, a figure from Greek mythology known for his musical prowess and tragic love story, as a backdrop for a series of sonnets. These sonnets reflect on themes such as unrequited love, the pain of separation, and the quest for redemption. The work is characterized by its rich imagery and profound emotional resonance, offering readers a contemplative journey through the complexities of the human heart. more

Author

Rainer Maria Rilke
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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