{"product_id":"in-praise-of-mortality-selections-from-rainer-maria-rilkes-duino-elegies-and-sonnets-to-orpheus-paperback","title":"In Praise of Mortality: Selections from Rainer Maria Rilke's Duino Elegies and Sonnets to Orpheus - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnita Barrows\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eJoanna Macy\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRainer Maria Rilke's poetry offers a rare combination of insight, beauty, and accessibility that has delighted readers for generations. Beloved for its unique lyrical style and musical language, his work stands as some of the most remarkable poetry of the past one hundred years. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn Praise of Mortality\u003c\/i\u003e is an artfully curated selection of poems from\u003ci\u003e Sonnets to Orpheus\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDuino Elegies\u003c\/i\u003e that investigate the emotional and psychological impact of the industrial revolution, and meditate on themes of impermanence and the steady passage of time. Barrows, an award-winning poet herself, and Macy, a well-known spiritual teacher, bring to their translations a striking sensitivity to the subtle currents of the work, approaching the poems with a fresh perspective that highlights the delicacy of their craft and beauty. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a deep reverence for nature and a singular ability to embody the tenuous connection between the spiritual and material, Rilke's sonnets and elegies are a thoughtful antidote to the distractions, noise, and ever-increasing pace of the modern world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 174\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 25, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44312476647526,"sku":"9781626544765","price":44.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/ZEhnUVZ2L0ZpTXBOYUExRlNUYysxdz09.webp?v=1767891043","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/in-praise-of-mortality-selections-from-rainer-maria-rilkes-duino-elegies-and-sonnets-to-orpheus-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}