Poems from the Book of Hours by Rainer Maria Rilke

Poems from the Book of Hours

Rainer Maria Rilke with Ursula K. Le Guin, Babette Deutsch

64 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

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Although The Book of Hours is the work of Rilke's youth, it contains the germ of his mature convictions. Written as spontaneously as received prayers, these poems celebrate a God who is not the Creator of the Universe but is rather humanity itself...

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Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 66%
inspiring 66%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
hopeful 50%
mysterious 50%
relaxing 33%
sad 16%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

N/A: 60% | No: 40%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Average rating

4.16

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