Reviews - Letters to a Young Poet

Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke

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If you are an artist of any kind, then I recommend this book. Rilke's correspondence with the young poet is inspiring (as well as beautifully written) and gets at the heart of why we create art and how personal issues artists face.

kizzzy's review against another edition

4.5

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

botbookgirl's review against another edition

5.0

I <3 Rilke he makes me feel so spiritual and grateful. Something I will probably reread a few times

lizsager08's review against another edition

5.0

Some pretty remarkable thoughts from this poet who is lesser known in the United States. Great translation, definitely will be rereading some of these letters in the future!

saturnraised's review against another edition

5.0

hopeful reflective fast-paced

salomebyck's review against another edition

5.0

Reading this book for the second time, this time in French, was an incredibly enjoyable experience. I found that reading in French made it even more captivating, as I focused deeply to grasp Rilke's profound words. This man is incredibly wise and fascinating. It's mind blowing how this book can transform one's perspective on life. Among the ten letters, I must mention that letter 7 is so well written I found myself returning to it repeatedly. Without a doubt, this book has secured a place in my top 5 favorites

erlst's review against another edition

5.0

I adore these letters. I get something new from them every time.

earthier's review against another edition

5.0

hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

Beautiful. Inspiring. Insightful for anyone but especially artists. Rilke’s outlook is romantic and poetic without being contrived or unrealistic. Undertones of Nietzsche’s philosophy and Lou von Salome’s influence are present yet in Rilke’s own words not just parroted information.