Rilke, Europe, and the English-Speaking World

by Eudo C. Mason

Book Overview

In this 1961 text, Professor Mason examines the complex of ambiguous attitudes which Rilke had towards Europe, in particular his hostility towards England and the English language. He proves that Rilke knew more English than he admitted, had English friends, and valued his English admirers. Professor Mason also shows that the heart of the matter is also at the heart of Rilke's poetry; that he identified England and above all America with forces which...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521168376
• ISBN13: 9780521168373
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"