Publisher's Synopsis
Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926) is among the best-known, most widely-read poets of the the 20th century. Thought to be the greatest lyric poet of modern Germany, sensitive and introspective, he was greatly influenced by extensive travels. Rilke developed a rich poetic style characterised by striking visual imagery and symbolism.
The Rose Window And Other Verse from New Poems is a selection of 60 poems taken from one of Rilke's best known works, the two volume New Poems, written from 1903 to 1908. Each poem is printed in English translation opposite the original German version and is illustrated with a delicate pencil sketch by Ferris Cook that echoes the imagery of the poem.
