Memories Of A Childhood

Memories Of A Childhood

by Rainer Maria Rilke

Memories of a Childhood by Rainer Maria Rilke is a collection of poems that explore the themes of childhood, memory, and the search for meaning in life. Rilke's lyrical and evocative language captures the beauty and wonder of childhood, as well as the pain and loss that can accompany it. The poems are deeply personal and introspective, offering a glimpse into the mind of one of the most important poets of the 20th century.

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René Karl Wilhelm Johann Josef Maria Rilke, better known as Rainer Maria Rilke, was an Austrian poet and novelist. He is "widely recognized as one of the most lyrically intense G...

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