Rilke, europe, and the english-speaking world
Auteur :
Mason, Eudo C.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521168373
Date de publication :
11 août 2011
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 x 1,6 cm
Poids :
360 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This 1961 text examines the complex of ambiguous attitudes which Rilke had towards Europe, in particular his hostility towards England and the English language. Professor Mason shows that Rilke identified England with forces which were robbing his Europe of its spiritual significance. The central passages of the Duino Elegies are thus seen from a fresh perspective.