Rainer Maria Rilke - POSSIBILITY OF BEING (1977) New Directions

Description: RAINER MARIA RILKE - POSSIBILITY OF BEING(1977) Possibility of Being is a selection of poems by one of the most moving and original writers of this century, Rainer Maria Rilke (1857-l926). The title (taken from one of the Sonnets to Orpheus, ''Ibis is the Creature") reflects the central concern of both Rilke's life and art: the achievement of "being,” which this most spiritual yet least doctrinaire of modern German poets defined as "the experiencing of the completest possible inner intensity.'' The eighty-four poems included in this small volume will serve as a sound and inviting introduction to Rilke's strategies in the pursuit of "being." And just as the unicorn in "This Is the Creature" has an eternal "possibility of being" but only becomes visible in the mirror held by a virgin, so can our own possibilities become manifest in the mirror held by the sensitive artist. The poems are chosen from The Book of Hours (1899-1903), The Book of Images (1902 and 1906), New Poems (1907 and 1908), Requiem (1909), Duino Elegies (1923), Sonnets to Orpheus (1923), and the posthumous Poems 1906-26. This selection was made by Professor Theodore Ziolkowski of Princeton University, who drew from the various New Directions volumes of Rilke's work translated by J. B. Leishman. Digital Copy NoticeThe purchase of this DVD or Blu-ray disc may come with rights to access a complimentary digital version from the production company. To access the digital copy, redeem the code included in your product packaging before the expiration date.For older releases, access to these copies may have expired. This comes from a collection that is well cared for and carefully stored in a clean, smoke free location. Thank you for looking at my item. If you have a moment, please check out the other great things I've currently got listed...Visit my store at:timgonmad's Treasure Trove FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. Your avatar is a handsome cat. Is he yours?You are a person of good taste. Yes, that's Albert and he's a handsome gentleman cat of 16 years. He snoozes on my desk while overseeing all eBay activities to ensure I meet his high standards. He is a kind and furry overlord. 2. Will you please hold an item for me until I get paid next week?I'm sorry, but no. I rely on eBay for my income and as such I can't hold items. Albert likes high priced cat food and I hate to disappoint him. 3. How soon will you ship my item?I ship the next business day from Monday through Friday. If you purchase an item and pay for it on Tuesday, for example, it will be packaged Tuesday night and sent out with my mail carrier on Wednesday. Items paid for on the weekend will be shipped on Monday. 4.. I have other questions. Can I ask you something else?Go for it. Just send me a message on eBay and I will reply as soon as I can. I'm more than happy to carry on a conversation about movies, anime, the magnificence of Albert the cat and pretty much anything else that sparks my interest

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