{"product_id":"poems-from-the-book-of-hours-paperback","title":"Poems from the Book of Hours - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRainer Maria Rilke\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBabette Deutsch\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eUrsula K. Le Guin\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Hours\u003c\/em\u003e is the work of Rilke's youth, it contains the germ of his mature convictions. Written as spontaneously received prayers, these poems celebrate a God who is not the Creator of the Universe but rather humanity itself and, above all, that most intensely conscious part of humanity, the artist. Babette Deutsch's classic translations--born from \"the pure desire to sing what the poet sang\" (Ursula K. Le Guin)--capture the rich harmony and suggestive imagery of the originals, transporting the reader to new heights of inspiration and musicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe God they celebrate is not the Creator of the universe, but seems rather the creation of humanity: the artists. Rewarding alike for the richness of their harmonies and the suggestiveness of their imagery, these lyrics allow of interpretations acceptable both to the religious and to the philosophical mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.3 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 23, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757734691104,"sku":"9780811227582","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/293bff9aaf63fcf7048da499a03bc138.webp?v=1780110431","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/poems-from-the-book-of-hours-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}