{"product_id":"letters-to-a-young-poet-1","title":"Letters to a Young Poet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rainer Maria Rilke\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished by Courier Dover Publications, 2019-04-17\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Prague when it was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire and recognized today as a master of verse, poet Rainer Maria Rilke was considerably less well known in 1902 when he received a heartfelt letter from an aspiring poet. A 19-year-old student sent Rilke some of his verses, seeking an opinion of their worth. Rilke declined to offer a critique, instead encouraging the student to rely upon his own inner judgment: \"Nobody can advise and help you, nobody. There is only one single means. Go inside yourself.\"\u003c\/p\u003eThis seemingly dismissive letter proved to be the first of ten, written during a six-year period that coincided with an important stage in Rilke's artistic development. The poet offered his young correspondent further advice on developing a rich inner life as well as guidance on broader philosophical and existential issues. These letters, which explore many of the themes that later emerged in Rilke's best works, remain a captivating source of insights into the artistic identity and process.","brand":"Phoenix Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47137459601577,"sku":"PHBK-9780486831855","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/9899\/1785\/files\/8568363482361.jpg?v=1780326548","url":"https:\/\/myti.com\/products\/letters-to-a-young-poet-1","provider":"Myti","version":"1.0","type":"link"}