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Fifty Poems by Rainer Maria Rilke

Fifty Poems

Rainer Maria Rilke

New York Review Books · Paperback · October 7, 2025

Fresh, beautiful new translations of one of the most important poets of all time, publishing in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Rainer Maria Rilke's birth.

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Readers interested in Rainer Maria Rilke’s poetry
Genres
German Poetry
Published
New York Review Books, October 7, 2025

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About this book

Fresh, beautiful new translations of one of the most important poets of all time, publishing in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Rainer Maria Rilke's birth. Rilke is one of the greatest poets of the twentieth century, revered throughout the world. Geoffrey Lehmann has selected fifty of Rilke’s finest poems from the two volumes of New Poems, considered the center of gravity of Rilke’s achievement.

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Lehmann’s refined ear and perfect mastery of English verse form give his renderings of Rilke a precision and poise equal to that of the German originals. In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Rilke’s birth, a master poet lives anew.

Who it’s for

  • Readers interested in Rainer Maria Rilke’s poetry
  • Readers seeking English translations of Rilke’s poems

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German Poetry97%

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  • European Poetry
  • Poetry - General Themes
  • Poetry About Death
Authors
Rainer Maria Rilke
Publisher
New York Review Books
Published
October 7, 2025
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
European Poetry