Letters to a young poet
by Rainer Maria Rilke · 1656
Poetry · ranked #25 in category
Letters written to F.X. Kappus during the years 1903-1908. Chronicle of Rilkes's life for the years 1903-1908 (p. 81-123).
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- Category
- Poetry
- First published
- 1656 · 1650s
- Author
- Rainer Maria Rilke
- Standing
- Recommended
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