Reviews - Letters to a Young Poet

کمتر کتابی موقع خوندن حوصله‌مو سر میبره، شایدم دیگه انقدر مجموعه نامه خوندم که گنجایشم پر شده. در هر صورت تا نامه‌ی ششم خوندم و به همون چهار خط هایلایتی که ازش برداشته بودم اکتفا کردم.

leahreadsstuff's review against another edition

5.0

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

A soulful, thoughtful, gentle, and honest set of letters that work as both a fascinating window into creativity, and a guide to life and emotion.

Rilke’s gift for language was massive. The way he composes his correspondence to the young poet uses words in such an artful and powerful way. He covers subjects from love and sex, to death and loss and loneliness and fear. There’s a clarity and an exhortation in them that encourages his friend to dig in, connect with the things that have happened and are happening to him, and to not be afraid to engage with the emotions that those circumstances provoke.

As a creative person, I found his approach simultaneously challenging and encouraging. There was more to glean than a single reading could provide. I will revisit this collection in the future, probably more than once.

lunaris's review against another edition

5.0

This is at least my third time reading this book. I think it's a must read for all creative people, especially writers. Rilke is one of my favorite poets and his deep insight into the creative process and the human condition make these letters a treasure trove of advice and inspiration for all artists.

malinikwougeenaccount's review against another edition

4.0

inspiring reflective

dumitruistrati's review against another edition

4.5

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

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