The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge by Rainer Maria Rilke (English) Paperback

Description: The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge by Rainer Maria Rilke, Robert Vilain A landmark in the development of the twentieth-century novel, the Notebooks is the story of a young Danish aristocrat , told in a series of notes that explore Maltes life in Paris, childhood memories and reflections in highly crafted poetic prose. A radical departure from literary realism, it is an archetypal confrontation with the modern. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An indescribable, aching, futile longing for myselfThe young Danish aristocrat Malte Laurids Brigge has been left rootless by the early death of his parents. Now living in Paris, Malte begins to record his life in a series of loosely connected notes, diary entries, prose poems, parables and stories, ostensibly collected by a fictional editor to form the Notebooks. Focusing on Maltes observations and experiences inthe present, recollections of his childhood and family, and his reflections on historical events, these notes in highly crafted poetic prose explore the themes of life in the metropolis, poverty, sickness and death, love,memory and time, and perception and language. The only extended prose work by the German poet Rainer Maria Rilke, The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge is a landmark in the development of the twentieth-century novel. It marks a radical departure from nineteenth-century realism, transcending conventions of linear narrative to reflect a consciousness in crisis, and an archetypal confrontation with the modern.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus awealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Author Biography Robert Vilain specializes in German, Austrian, French and comparative literature in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and has published widely on authors such as Hofmannsthal, Rilke, and Thomas Mann. He is Germanic Editor of the Modern Language Review and Series Editor for Studies in Modern German and Austrian Literature (Peter Lang). He reviews regularly for the TLS and academic journals. Review This edition, as so many Oxford Worlds Classics editions do, has just the perfect cover image... [an] excellent introduction by Robert Vilain. * Lisa Hill, ANZLitLovers *For its notes this edition will be invaluable. * Charlie Louth, Times Literary Supplement *A brilliant new translation. * JC, the Lady *masterly translation * Translation and Literature *Reading Notebooks had a strange, dreamlike effect on me; the lines between past and present, real and unreal seemed blurred and its a book that in many ways is hard to get a handle on.g the effort worthwhile, and Im keen now to read some of Rilkes poetry. * Shiney New Books *"Notebooks" was an absorbing read, with the often beautiful and evocative prose making the effort worthwhile, and Im keen now to read some of Rilkes poetry. * Kaggsys Bookish Ramblings * Promotional The semi-autobiographical story of a young Danish aristocrat, an archetypal confrontation with the modern. Long Description An indescribable, aching, futile longing for myselfThe young Danish aristocrat Malte Laurids Brigge has been left rootless by the early death of his parents. Now living in Paris, Malte begins to record his life in a series of loosely connected notes, diary entries, prose poems, parables and stories, ostensibly collected by a fictional editor to form the Notebooks. Focusing on Maltes observations and experiences inthe present, recollections of his childhood and family, and his reflections on historical events, these notes in highly crafted poetic prose explore the themes of life in the metropolis, poverty, sickness and death, love,memory and time, and perception and language. The only extended prose work by the German poet Rainer Maria Rilke, The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge is a landmark in the development of the twentieth-century novel. It marks a radical departure from nineteenth-century realism, transcending conventions of linear narrative to reflect a consciousness in crisis, and an archetypal confrontation with the modern.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus awealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Review Quote "Notebooks" was an absorbing read, with the often beautiful and evocative prose making the effort worthwhile, and Im keen now to read some of Rilkes poetry. Feature A new translation of Rilkes only novel, a canonical work of modernist prose that reflects the poets own sense of alienation and transcends conventional narrative to achieve an intense exploration of imagination, perception, and language.The story of Malte takes on representative status in an archetypal confrontation with the modern that is both intense and intriguingly unfocused.The edition includes an authoritative introduction that helps to guide the reader through the narrative, draws biographical parallels and offers suggestions for interpretation. The text includes an alternative version of the ending rarely found in translations of the work.Succinct and informative notes identify references and elucidate allusions, drawing parallels with other works by Rilke where appropriate, including his poetry. Details ISBN0199646031 Author Robert Vilain Series Oxford Worlds Classics Language English Year 2016 Translator Robert Vilain ISBN-10 0199646031 ISBN-13 9780199646036 Format Paperback Publisher Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1875 Death 1926 Short Title NOTEBOOKS OF MALTE LAURIDS BRI Media Book DEWEY 833.912 Residence Prague, CS Pages 272 Publication Date 2016-05-12 UK Release Date 2016-05-12 NZ Release Date 2016-05-12 Imprint Oxford University Press Audience General AU Release Date 2016-05-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97909462;

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