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Rainer Maria Rilke with Alexander Sorenson

Entitled Opinions (about Life and Literature)

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Rilke and the Art of Perception

This chapter examines Rainer Maria Rilke's connection to Russian culture and his evolution as a poet influenced by Auguste Rodin in Paris. It delves into Rilke's 'thing poems' and the dynamic relationship between observer and artwork, emphasizing how perception transforms both. The discussion highlights Rilke's poem 'The Archaic Torso of Apollo' and its philosophical implications, ultimately exploring the intertwining of art, perception, and emotional experience.

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