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A symbolistic poem by Rilke. The end of autumn serves as a symbol of change and decay.
A poem by Rilke about boyhood, manhood and heroism with a pessimistic, dreamlike ending: "Our horses roaring like a rain ..."
I hold this poem by Rilke as a late reminiscence of romanticism and "The Panther" as a symbol for the impossibility of the free and wild life in the 20th century.
An impressionistic poem by Rilke. The angels spread their wings and god turns the pages of his dark book.
Rilke´s way to write an impressionistic lullaby: "I would like to sing somebody into sleep, to sit and be with someone.
Rilke´s poem containig the famous lines: "Who hasn´t build a house now will build none at all. Who is alone now will stay alone forever."
Impressionistic Rilke: "Loneliness is like a rain stepping out of the sea into the evening."
Autumnal impressions by Rainer Maria Rilke: "And at night the heavy earth falls out of all the stars into eternity." Heine´s reminiscense of an old romantic folk song evokes irony and even bitterness.
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