--- product_id: 59510494 title: "Letters to a Young Poet 1st (first) edition Text Only Unknown Binding – January 1, 1986" brand: "rainer maria rilke" price: "€ 27.79" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/59510494-letters-to-a-young-poet-1st-first-edition-text-only store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Letters to a Young Poet 1st (first) edition Text Only Unknown Binding – January 1, 1986 **Brand:** rainer maria rilke **Price:** € 27.79 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Letters to a Young Poet 1st (first) edition Text Only Unknown Binding – January 1, 1986 by rainer maria rilke - **How much does it cost?** € 27.79 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/59510494-letters-to-a-young-poet-1st-first-edition-text-only) ## Best For - rainer maria rilke enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rainer maria rilke brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Letters to a Young Poet 1st (first) edition Text Only Unknown Binding – January 1, 1986 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31CySlLO5KL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Chest of Treasures for any Artist *by W***L on Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2014* When I purchased this, I only knew I love the poetry of Rilke and that I had read many positive reviews of this compilation of his letters to a young poet.I had no idea that this is a true chest of treasures. I purchased the Kindle version to go along with listening to this audiobook (the narration of which is outstanding). I kept placing bookmarks on the audible version and then highlighted the text in Kindle. This is quite a futile endeavor because, as I found, well over half deserves special emphasis.I will share only my favorite quote, after saying that this book of letters, and particularly this translation into English, is worth a credit in my opinion for its encouragement of creativity and a love of life and for the testimonials from the great artists over the past decades who have been deeply and positively affected by these letters."... try, like the first human being, to say what you see and experience and love and lose. Don't write love poems; avoid at first those forms which are too familiar and habitual: they are the hardest, for you need great maturity and strength to produce something of your own in a domain where good and sometimes brilliant examples have been handed down to us in abundance. For this reason, flee general subjects and take refuge in those offered by your own day-to-day life; depict your sadnesses and desires, passing thoughts and faith in some kind of beauty--depict all this with intense, quiet, humble sincerity and make use of whatever you find about you to express yourself, the images from your dreams and the things in your memory. If your everyday life seems to lack material, do not blame it; blame yourself, tell yourself that you are not poet enough to summon up its riches, for there is no lack for him who creates and no poor, trivial place." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stephen Mitchell's translation of Rilke is brilliant *by E***N on Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2018* If you EVER want to read Rainer Maria Rilke's LETTERS TO A YOUNG POET, you MUST read Stephen Mitchell's translation! It is transcendent, and he captures the poetry and meaning of the original. There are more recent translations out there, but there are sawdust in the mouth compared to Mitchell's silk. DO NOT BE FOOLED! DO NOT BUY OTHER TRANSLATIONS unless you want to be underwhelmed and turned off. Rilke's words breathe through Mitchell. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rilke is brilliant. I have many copies that I give away ... *by C***N on Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2017* Order this book! Rilke is brilliant. I have many copies that I give away to friends because I enjoy Rilke's writing so much. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/59510494-letters-to-a-young-poet-1st-first-edition-text-only](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/59510494-letters-to-a-young-poet-1st-first-edition-text-only) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*