BOOK BRIEF

Diaries of a Young Poet

Rainer Maria Rilke
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Diaries of a Young Poet

Nonfiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1998

Book Brief

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Rainer Maria Rilke

Diaries of a Young Poet

Nonfiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

338

Format

Poem • Nonfiction

Setting

Munich, Germany • 1890s

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.6

201 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Diaries of a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke is celebrated for its deep introspection and eloquent prose, highlighting Rilke's poetic genius and intellectual growth. Readers appreciate its philosophical depth and emotional resonance. However, some find its introspective nature dense, making it a challenging read for those unfamiliar with Rilke's work. Overall, it offers rich insight into a poet's early development.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Diaries of a Young Poet?

A reader who enjoys introspective, lyrical prose and existential musings, akin to Letters to a Young Poet by Rilke or Walden by Thoreau, would appreciate Diaries of a Young Poet. Ideal for those interested in artistic growth, philosophical reflections, and the intricacies of a poet's early life.

4.6

201 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

338

Format

Poem • Nonfiction

Setting

Munich, Germany • 1890s

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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