Wartime Letters of Rainer Maria Rilke 1914-1921, 1940, 1st Ed. 1st Printing HCDJ
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Wartime Letters of Rainer Maria Rilke 1914-1921 Rainer Maria Rilke 1940 The outbreak of World War I surprised Rilke during a stay in Germany. He was unable to return to Paris, where his property was confiscated and auctioned. He spent the greater part of the war in Munich. From 1914 to 1916 he had a turbulent affair with the painter Lou Albert-Lasard. Rilke was called up at the beginning of 1916 and had to undertake basic training in Vienna. Influential friends interceded on his behalf – he was transferred to the War Records Office and discharged from the military on 9 June 1916. He returned to Munich, interrupted by a stay at Hertha Koenig's manor Gut Bockel in Westphalia. The traumatic experience of military service, a reminder of the horrors of the military academy, almost completely silenced him as a poet. --Wikipedia "First Edition" on copyright page also indicated first printing as per publisher's convention. See photos for a better idea of item's actual condition. The Fine Print: - Descriptions of items' conditions include obvious defects. Additional minor defects may be present. - All measurements provided are approximate. - Items ship within one business day. - Multiple shipping options are usually available. - International shipping is usually available. When it is, the only services offered are USPS First Class Package International (for items weighing four pounds or less) and/or USPS Priority International. No exceptions. Be aware, these services tend to be expens
- Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
- Year: 1940
- Condition: Very Good
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