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  1. René Karl Wilhelm Johann Josef Maria Rilke (4 December 1875 – 29 December 1926), known as Rainer Maria Rilke (German: [ˈʁaɪnɐ maˈʁiːa ˈʁɪlkə]), was an Austrian poet and novelist. Acclaimed as an idiosyncratic and expressive poet, he is widely recognized as a significant writer in the German language. [1]

    • “Perhaps all the dragons in our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act, just once, with beauty and courage. Perhaps everything that frightens us is, in its deepest essence, something helpless that wants our love.”
    • “Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms and like books that are now written in a very foreign tongue.
    • “Let everything happen to you. Beauty and terror. Just keep going. No feeling is final” ― Rainer Maria Rilke.
    • “We need, in love, to practice only this: letting each other go. For holding on comes easily; we do not need to learn it.” ― Rainer Maria Rilke, Translations from the Poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke.
  2. Learn about the life and works of Rainer Maria Rilke, one of the most lyrically intense German-language poets. Explore his influences, themes, styles, and legacy in this comprehensive overview.

  3. Rainer Maria Rilke is considered one of the most lyrically intense German-language poets. His work spans the late 19th and early 20th centuries, bridging the gap between the traditional Romantic era and the rising tide of Modernism.

  4. Jun 27, 2024 · Rainer Maria Rilke (born Dec. 4, 1875, Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary [now in Czech Republic]—died Dec. 29, 1926, Valmont, Switz.) was an Austro-German poet who became internationally famous with such works as Duino Elegies and Sonnets to Orpheus.

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  5. Explore the poet's insights on life, love, transformation, and patience through his letters, poems, and notebooks. Find inspiration and guidance from Rilke's words on how to live, love, and create.

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  7. Below are 100 selected poems by Rainer Maria Rilke. All poems in English are copyrighted by the translator.

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