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Rainer Maria Rilke
AuthorBooks · Second hand1875-1926
René Karl Wilhelm Johann Josef Maria Rilke, known as Rainer Maria Rilke, was an Austrian poet. Acclaimed as an idiosyncratic and expressive poet, he is widely recognized as a significant writer in the German language. His work is viewed by critics and scholars as possessing undertones of mysticism, exploring themes of subjective experience and disbelief. His writings include one novel, several collections of poetry, several volumes of correspondence and a few early novellas.
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Birth
1875
Death
1926
First book
1894
Years writing
31
Rainer Maria Rilke was born in Prague and is considered one of the most influential poets in the German language.
His birth name was René Karl Wilhelm Johann Josef Maria Rilke, though he is globally known by his literary name.
Beyond his work as a poet, Rilke excelled as a novelist, playwright, and a prolific translator.
His works, such as the Duino Elegies, deeply explore themes of existence, transcendence, and melancholy.
Rilke's style evolved from religious and popular verses to a complex lyricism that shaped 20th-century literature.