Selected Poems: featuring selections from The Book of Images, The Book of Hours & More

A new edition of a selection of Austrian poet Rainer Maria Rilke's early poems, as selected and translated by Jessie Lemont in 1918.

This collection features poems drawn from some of Rilke's most beloved and influential early collections, including The Book of Hours (Das Stunden-Buch) from 1905), The Book of Images (Das Buch der Bilder) from 1906), and New Poems (Neue Gedichte) from 1907).Rainer Maria Rilke's early poetry, as featured in this collection, is a captivating blend of Romantic and modernist styles, focusing on nature, love, and the inner struggle of the individual.

His lyrical language and imagery create a powerful emotional impact, and his rejection of traditional poetic forms gives his poetry an unparalleled sense of freedom.