Rilke transcribed the Sonnets to Orpheus in a heightened state of awareness “in a single breathless act of obedience” to a dead woman. What emerged was a landmark in modern literature. Orpheus’ journey into Hades brings about a tragedy that reverberates into all of nature itself and maybe even felt to the present day. The power of Orpheus’ song is revealed in its magical effects on all living creatures, enchanting even the King of the Underworld.
For the first time, Michael Dante has made this masterpiece accessible to today’s reader. Dante reproduces the mystical vision of the original with perfect lucidity. Never has a version been written that captured Rilke’s thought so clearly. This is essential reading for those now discovering this unique and important voice.
Details
- Publication Date
- Oct 13, 2017
- Language
- English
- Category
- Poetry
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Michael Dante
Specifications
- Pages
- 266
- Binding
- Perfect Bound
- Interior Color
- Black & White
- Dimensions
- Digest (5.5 x 8.5 in / 140 x 216 mm)