Letters to a Young Poet

A perfect gift for a writer, artist, or thinker

These have been called the most famous and beloved letters of the 20th century. Rainer Maria Rilke himself said that much of his creative expression went into his correspondence, and here he touches upon subjects that will interest writers, artists, and thinkers. Letters to a Young Poet is a classic that should be read by everyone who dreams of expressing themselves creatively. This luminous translation offers inspiration to all people who seek to know and express their inner truth.

This edition features a new foreword by Kent Nerburn, author of Small Graces and Letters to My Son.