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befsk's review against another edition
5.0
Sigh. That's all I can say. This book is breathtaking. Rilke gives fantastic, unique insights into everything, from love and happiness to solitude and loss. There is something in here that will apply to everyone's lives, whether you're in love, trying to become an artist, or just looking for a way to help alleviate your depression or anxiety.
I genuinely think everyone should read this book.
I genuinely think everyone should read this book.
sarahdeeney's review against another edition
5.0
I have a feeling this will be my favorite piece of writing forever...
alexa_frost's review against another edition
2.75
I think I was too tired to properly appreciate this book
alondri's review against another edition
3.0
“Si su diario vivir le parece pobre, no lo culpe a él.
Acúsese a sí mismo de no ser bastante poeta para lograr descubrir y atraerse sus riquezas. Pues, para un espíritu creador, no hay pobreza. Ni hay tampoco lugar alguno que le parezca pobre o le sea indiferente.”
Acúsese a sí mismo de no ser bastante poeta para lograr descubrir y atraerse sus riquezas. Pues, para un espíritu creador, no hay pobreza. Ni hay tampoco lugar alguno que le parezca pobre o le sea indiferente.”
a_smile's review against another edition
5.0
I went from not having heard of this book to speaking its highest praise within one week. Read this book. It’s will speak for itself, just don’t doubt it, pick it up and read it.
kimisaboss123's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
susana82's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.75
I wasn't sure what to expect from this. I read "Stories of God" and it was tolerable. Some stories were okish, but I was left uninterested by others.
However, these letters were really nice. Some long, others short, they talk about different themes, including poetry, nature, love, loneliness, sadness, and even if the young aspiring poet should (or not) pursue a career as a poet.
The prose is simple, but very well put and elloquent. I particularly enjoyed the 8th letter about sadness. It felt just as genuine as the other letters, but there was something so moving, vulnerable, and honest about it.
We don't have the young poet's letters to read, only Maria Rilke's, but despite that, this was an enjoyable reading.
However, these letters were really nice. Some long, others short, they talk about different themes, including poetry, nature, love, loneliness, sadness, and even if the young aspiring poet should (or not) pursue a career as a poet.
The prose is simple, but very well put and elloquent. I particularly enjoyed the 8th letter about sadness. It felt just as genuine as the other letters, but there was something so moving, vulnerable, and honest about it.
We don't have the young poet's letters to read, only Maria Rilke's, but despite that, this was an enjoyable reading.