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Mentioned in 26 episodes
Letters to a Young Poet
Book • 1954
Rainer Maria Rilke's "Letters to a Young Poet" is a collection of letters written to a young aspiring poet, offering profound insights into the creative process and the nature of life.
The letters explore themes of patience, perseverance, and the importance of embracing doubt and uncertainty.
Rilke emphasizes the significance of living authentically and finding meaning in the everyday.
He encourages the young poet to delve deeply into his own experiences and emotions as a source of inspiration.
The letters are not just about poetry but about the human condition, offering timeless wisdom applicable to all aspects of life.
The letters explore themes of patience, perseverance, and the importance of embracing doubt and uncertainty.
Rilke emphasizes the significance of living authentically and finding meaning in the everyday.
He encourages the young poet to delve deeply into his own experiences and emotions as a source of inspiration.
The letters are not just about poetry but about the human condition, offering timeless wisdom applicable to all aspects of life.
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Mentioned in 26 episodes
Discussed as a collection of letters offering wisdom and guidance for writers.

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Robert Macfarlane: The Most Beautiful Conversation About Language | How I Write
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has had as part of her life for a long time and that Joanna and Anita have translated.


Krista Tippett

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when discussing how Rainer Maria Rilke's letters invited people to live with grief.


Rosanne Cash

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while discussing his experience of prolonged isolation and the power of imagination.


David Blaine

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as a source of inspiration for artists.


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as a poet whose quote is relevant to the conversation.


Eric Zimmer

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as a source of comfort and guidance during a period of doubt.

Jennifer Michael Hecht

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Poetry as religion
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as a beautiful little book that she gives to every graduating senior.

Laura Munson

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as part of embracing chaotic reading.


Daniel Miessler

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, referencing his work on living with questions rather than seeking immediate answers.

Lou Marchetti

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as a source of inspiration and guidance during her adolescence.

Jennifer Michael Hecht

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as containing a famous quote that resonates with the experience of doubt and questioning.


Tim Mackie

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when discussing psychological concepts related to relationships.


Joli Hamilton

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Trinetti alongside Julia Cameron's work.

Matt

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Jai Shree found comfort in this book during a difficult time, connecting with its wisdom on the creative path.

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as a source of inspiration for her approach to uncertainty.

Elizabeth Weingarten

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as a source of inspiration for her book, particularly his advice on loving questions.

Elizabeth Weingarten

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in the context of dealing with uncertainty and living with questions.

Marianne Williamson

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as a book that contains the word "unsayable" about the unsayableness of experience.


Marcel Tesara

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as one of his favorite books.


Ryan Holiday

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