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The Duino elegies

Book • 1957
Rainer Maria Rilke's Duino Elegies are a series of ten poems exploring profound themes of life, death, and the human condition.

Written in free verse, the Elegies delve into the complexities of existence, grappling with feelings of isolation, longing, and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent universe.

Rilke's evocative language and imagery create a powerful emotional resonance, inviting readers to confront their own existential questions.

The poems' ambiguous nature allows for multiple interpretations, making them endlessly fascinating and rewarding to revisit.

The Elegies remain a cornerstone of 20th-century literature, influencing generations of poets and writers.

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