A new translation of the great Rilke cycle of poems.The New Republic - Brian PhillipsFor a decade and a half...snow has gradually been building a reputation as Rilke's best contemporary translator in English. His version of the Elegies should cement that reputation, and elevate it: Snow may be the best translator that Rilke has ever had.
Translator's Note 7Introduction 9Die erste Elegie 14The First Elegy 15Die zweite Elegie 22The Second Elegy 23Die dritte Elegie 28The Third Elegy 29Die vierte Elegie 36The Fourth Elegy 37Die funfte Elegie 42The Fifth Elegy 43Die sechste Elegie 50The Sixth Elegy 51Die siebente Elegie 54The Seventh Elegy 55Die achte Elegie 62The Eighth Elegy 63Die neunte Elegie 68The Ninth Elegy 69Die zehnte Elegie 74The Tenth Elegy 75Commentary 83