Panther
'Panther' Summary
Rilke's "Panther" is a collection of prose poems that explore themes of existentialism, solitude, and the difficulty of communion with the ineffable. The poems are written in a highly lyrical style, with a focus on the sensory experience of the world. Rilke's use of language is both evocative and precise, creating a vivid and unforgettable portrait of the inner life of the panther. The poems in "Panther" are often interpreted as a metaphor for the human condition, and they offer a profound meditation on the nature of existence.Book Details
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Rainer Maria Rilke
Austria
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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