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Rainer Maria Rilke

Born in 1875 / Died in 1926 / Czech Republic / German

Rainer Maria Rilke poet from Czech Republic was born in 1875, had 51 years and died in 1926. Poems were written in Modern age mainly in German language. Dominant movement is expressionism.

Top ten poems Rainer Maria Rilke

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The Lovers

... round which it whirls, bewitching and aglow ...

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The Sonnets To Orpheus: X

... Do we know this, my friends, or don't we know this ...

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Spanish Dancer

... as she lifts up her face, while with her small firm feet ...

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Blank Joy

... If we had to exist to become the one we love, ...

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On Hearing Of A Death

... We keep on playing, still anxious, our difficult roles ...

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Girl in Love

... so lightly Would it let go of him, whom ...

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Slumber Song

... that come to rest weightlessly upon your breast, ...

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Love Song

... which draws one voice out of two seperate strings ...

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The Swan

... as though, legs bound, we hobbled along the way, ...

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Telling You All

... We don't know if he is frightened ...

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