Duino Elegies and the Sonnets to Orpheus by Rainer Maria Rilke

Duino Elegies and the Sonnets to Orpheus

Rainer Maria Rilke with A. Poulin Jr. (Translator)

205 pages first pub 1923 (editions)

fiction classics poetry challenging reflective fast-paced
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Rilke is one of the most widely read poets of the 20th century. In his poetry, Rilke addresses the problems of death, God, and "destructive time," and attempts to overcome and transform these problems into an indestructive inner world.

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Moods

reflective 93%
emotional 53%
inspiring 46%
mysterious 46%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
sad 26%
dark 13%
informative 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%

Pace

slow 66%
fast 25%
medium 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 90% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

N/A: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 77% | No: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

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