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Title: Das Stunden-Buch

Note: Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: Vom mœnchischen Leben
Von der Pilgerschaft
Von der Armuth und vom Tode

Credits: Produced by Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Das Stunden-Buch" by Rainer Maria Rilke is a poetic work composed of three parts, written in the late 19th to early 20th century. This collection delves deeply into themes of spirituality, existence, and the human experience, exploring the relationships between man, God, and the universe. The verses reflect Rilke’s profound philosophical inquiries, often portraying a struggle between faith and the rigorous nature of reality, set against the backdrop of monastic life and meditation. The opening portion introduces the reader to Rilke's contemplative world through rich, evocative imagery and introspective verses. It begins with a reflection on existence and the experience of time, where the speaker grapples with the divine and the significance of their personal journey. Central to this meditation is a sense of longing, a quest for understanding God, and an exploration of the interconnectedness of all beings, expressed through the metaphor of circles and layers of life. The tone is deeply reflective and contemplative, engaging with the reader's own sense of spirituality and existence as Rilke articulates a journey through thought, emotion, and the quest for divine connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Rilke, Rainer Maria, 1875-1926

EBook No.: 24288

Published: Jan 15, 2008

Downloads: 329

Language: German

Subject: German poetry -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Das Stunden-Buch

Note: Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: Vom mœnchischen Leben
Von der Pilgerschaft
Von der Armuth und vom Tode

Credits: Produced by Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Das Stunden-Buch" by Rainer Maria Rilke is a poetic work composed of three parts, written in the late 19th to early 20th century. This collection delves deeply into themes of spirituality, existence, and the human experience, exploring the relationships between man, God, and the universe. The verses reflect Rilke’s profound philosophical inquiries, often portraying a struggle between faith and the rigorous nature of reality, set against the backdrop of monastic life and meditation. The opening portion introduces the reader to Rilke's contemplative world through rich, evocative imagery and introspective verses. It begins with a reflection on existence and the experience of time, where the speaker grapples with the divine and the significance of their personal journey. Central to this meditation is a sense of longing, a quest for understanding God, and an exploration of the interconnectedness of all beings, expressed through the metaphor of circles and layers of life. The tone is deeply reflective and contemplative, engaging with the reader's own sense of spirituality and existence as Rilke articulates a journey through thought, emotion, and the quest for divine connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Rilke, Rainer Maria, 1875-1926

EBook No.: 24288

Published: Jan 15, 2008

Downloads: 329

Language: German

Subject: German poetry -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.