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Discover 'Rilke: The Last Inward Man', a compelling exploration of Rainer Maria Rilke's poetic legacy, crafted by renowned critic Lesley Chamberlain. This fascinating book delves into the world of a poet whose depth and introspection faced criticism amid the evolving literary landscape after his death in 1926. Challenging the notion of Rilke as merely apolitical and excessively inward, Chamberlain illuminates the richness of Rilke's inner life that offers poignant insights into spirituality and existence.
Published by Faber Factory in 2022, this BRAND NEW edition (ISBN: 9781782277248) invites readers to engage with Rilke's expansive imagination and profound imagery. Chamberlain's work reveals how Rilke's poems transcend mere personal reflection, serving as a transformative response to a spiritually deficient society. Readers are encouraged to experience a heightened awareness of living with the world as it is while maintaining a sense of transcendence in a time struggling with materialism.
This insightful analysis not only renews interest in Rilke's work but also enriches your understanding of his impact on modern literature. Perfect for literature enthusiasts, Rilke scholars, and anyone seeking to delve into the depths of spiritual questioning through poetry, 'Rilke: The Last Inward Man' is a must-read.
Enhance your literary collection with this essential title today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781782277248
Year: 2022
Publisher: Faber Factory
Description:
When Rilke died in 1926, his reputation as a great poet seemed secure. But as the tide of the critical avant-garde turned, he was increasingly dismissed as apolitical, too inward. In Rilke: The Last Inward Man, acclaimed critic Lesley Chamberlain uses this charge as the starting point from which to explore the expansiveness of the inner world Rilke created in his poetry.
Weaving together searching insights on Rilke's life, work and reception, Chamberlain casts Rilke's inwardness as a profound response to a world that seemed ever more lacking in spirituality. In works of dazzling imagination and rich imagery, Rilke sought to restore spirit to Western materialism, encouraging not narrow introversion but a heightened awareness of how to live with the world as it is, of how to retain a sense of transcendence within a world of collapsed spiritual certainty.
Published by Faber Factory in 2022, this BRAND NEW edition (ISBN: 9781782277248) invites readers to engage with Rilke's expansive imagination and profound imagery. Chamberlain's work reveals how Rilke's poems transcend mere personal reflection, serving as a transformative response to a spiritually deficient society. Readers are encouraged to experience a heightened awareness of living with the world as it is while maintaining a sense of transcendence in a time struggling with materialism.
This insightful analysis not only renews interest in Rilke's work but also enriches your understanding of his impact on modern literature. Perfect for literature enthusiasts, Rilke scholars, and anyone seeking to delve into the depths of spiritual questioning through poetry, 'Rilke: The Last Inward Man' is a must-read.
Enhance your literary collection with this essential title today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781782277248
Year: 2022
Publisher: Faber Factory
Description:
When Rilke died in 1926, his reputation as a great poet seemed secure. But as the tide of the critical avant-garde turned, he was increasingly dismissed as apolitical, too inward. In Rilke: The Last Inward Man, acclaimed critic Lesley Chamberlain uses this charge as the starting point from which to explore the expansiveness of the inner world Rilke created in his poetry.
Weaving together searching insights on Rilke's life, work and reception, Chamberlain casts Rilke's inwardness as a profound response to a world that seemed ever more lacking in spirituality. In works of dazzling imagination and rich imagery, Rilke sought to restore spirit to Western materialism, encouraging not narrow introversion but a heightened awareness of how to live with the world as it is, of how to retain a sense of transcendence within a world of collapsed spiritual certainty.