Letters to a Young Poet
Start Publishing LLC · Hardcover · March 13, 2013
These ten letters, written by one of the greatest poets of the twentieth century, offer deep and sincere advice to the young poet.
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- Who it’s for
- A brief, attentive companion if you’re drawn to letters about writing and attention.
- Genres
- Letters & Correspondence, Poetry Writing, Poetry
- Published
- Start Publishing LLC, March 13, 2013
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These ten letters, written by one of the greatest poets of the twentieth century, offer deep and sincere advice to the young poet. They touch on all aspects of life and are valuable to anyone wishing to be a poet and to those who are not. Written with power, style, and conviction these letters will guide and inspire anyone who reads them. Wilder Publications is a green publisher. All of our books are printed to order.
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A brief, attentive companion if you’re drawn to letters about writing and attention.
Come here for
- letter-by-letter guidance
- a reflective, compact reading pace
Expect
- poetry-adjacent prose
- instruction wrapped in reflection
Where it sits
| Poetry Writing | 54% |
|---|---|
| Letters & Correspondence | 49% |
| Poetry | 34% |
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Publisher categories
- Creative Writing
- Authors
- Rainer Maria Rilke
- Publisher
- Start Publishing LLC
- Published
- March 13, 2013
- Format
- Hardcover
- Reading lane
- Creative Writing