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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
this is how i wish my profs would respond to my emails
wow???
“Why do you want to persecute yourself with the question of where it all comes from and where it is leading? You well know you are in a period of transition and want nothing more than to be transformed. If there is something ailing in the way you go about things, then remember that sickness is the means by which an organism rids itself of something foreign to it”
His letters were so insightful and meaningful. I ended up reading some of them a couple of times!
“Why do you want to persecute yourself with the question of where it all comes from and where it is leading? You well know you are in a period of transition and want nothing more than to be transformed. If there is something ailing in the way you go about things, then remember that sickness is the means by which an organism rids itself of something foreign to it”
His letters were so insightful and meaningful. I ended up reading some of them a couple of times!
i'm going to pretend i read this all because i did technically finish the letters i just gave up at the tedious play by play of his life.
i really struggle with a lot of these "classic" books i know i'm meant to take something from (ie the alchemist, man's search for meaning, etc). this was uniquely infuriating to read in that the translation from german was stilted and often rendered sentences almost meaningless because of how maimed they were. i can deal with fragmented sentences for style but not when i'm supposed to be extracting life-altering wisdom from them.
i read this in a glazed over kind of state that i've found myself in time and time again while making valiant attempts at ingesting gifted books i would probably never choose to read myself. how well does my high school english teacher really know me if this was his gift to me? oh well! another day another lauded self help book flying directly over my head
i really struggle with a lot of these "classic" books i know i'm meant to take something from (ie the alchemist, man's search for meaning, etc). this was uniquely infuriating to read in that the translation from german was stilted and often rendered sentences almost meaningless because of how maimed they were. i can deal with fragmented sentences for style but not when i'm supposed to be extracting life-altering wisdom from them.
i read this in a glazed over kind of state that i've found myself in time and time again while making valiant attempts at ingesting gifted books i would probably never choose to read myself. how well does my high school english teacher really know me if this was his gift to me? oh well! another day another lauded self help book flying directly over my head
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
When I started "Letters to a Young Poet," I wasn't quite sure what to expect. But as I read Rilke's letters to the aspiring poet Franz Xaver Kappus, it was clear that Rilke shared insights that go far beyond just simple writing advice.
Rilke emphasises patience and solitude as an essential element for not only personal growth but also creativity; In a world where we’re constantly bombarded with distraction and noise, it can be easy to forget the true use of just taking a step back. I liked the idea posed, to remain open to your sorrows to allow a new understanding inside take root. This really hits home in today's world where we often try to quickly fix or avoid uncomfortable feelings.
What I loved most about this book was the way Rilke talks about finding beauty in everyday life. He tells Kappus (and us), that you don’t need to look for grand moments to find true meaning, it’s right there in our daily life if we pay attention.
Though “Letters to a Young Poet” was written over a century ago, the book feels surprisingly current and relevant in today's sphere. Rilke addresses the universal human experiences— doubt, love, solitude, creativity; with both practical wisdom and poetic insight. Whether you are dealing with self-doubt, exploring creativity, or just trying to navigate the complexities of life, Rilke offers a beautiful reminder to trust in the journey, to embrace the unknown, and to find joy in the unfolding of each moment.
Rilke emphasises patience and solitude as an essential element for not only personal growth but also creativity; In a world where we’re constantly bombarded with distraction and noise, it can be easy to forget the true use of just taking a step back. I liked the idea posed, to remain open to your sorrows to allow a new understanding inside take root. This really hits home in today's world where we often try to quickly fix or avoid uncomfortable feelings.
What I loved most about this book was the way Rilke talks about finding beauty in everyday life. He tells Kappus (and us), that you don’t need to look for grand moments to find true meaning, it’s right there in our daily life if we pay attention.
Though “Letters to a Young Poet” was written over a century ago, the book feels surprisingly current and relevant in today's sphere. Rilke addresses the universal human experiences— doubt, love, solitude, creativity; with both practical wisdom and poetic insight. Whether you are dealing with self-doubt, exploring creativity, or just trying to navigate the complexities of life, Rilke offers a beautiful reminder to trust in the journey, to embrace the unknown, and to find joy in the unfolding of each moment.
I took as long as I did to finish this because (nothing really spoiler-y ahead, just me bitching for bitch's sake) letter #8 felt exhaustingly verbose. I get that existentialism can be that perplexing, but Rilke especially went around in circles in said letter and the translators for this edition prefaced that they'd omit some passages with their own explanation in the commentary section. So I'm annoyed with their creative choices for that one.
An interesting collection otherwise; sad and glad that many of its themes still hold true today. My copy's all marked up in pencil and I'd like to lend it someone who's equally open and curious.
An interesting collection otherwise; sad and glad that many of its themes still hold true today. My copy's all marked up in pencil and I'd like to lend it someone who's equally open and curious.
informative
reflective
relaxing
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced