Letters on Life

Gleaned from Rainer Maria Rilke’s voluminous never-before-translated correspondence this volume offersthe best writings and personal philosophy of one of the twentieth century’s greatest poets. The result is a profound vision of how the human drive to create and understand can guide us in every facet of life. Arranged by theme–from everyday existence with others to the exhilarations of love and the experience of loss from dealing with adversity to the nature of inspiration–here are Rilke’s thoughts on how to infuse everyday life with beauty wonder and meaning. Intimate stylistically masterful brilliantly translated and assembled and brimming with the passion of RilkeLetters on Life is a font of wisdom and a perfect book for all occasions.