Rainer Maria Rilke: His Life and Work — F. W. van Heerikhuizen

Author: F. W. van Heerikhuizen
Publisher: Routledge & Kegan Paul
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Edition: First English edition, 1951
ISBN: No ISBN 

Condition: Good second-hand condition for age. Hardcover with original dust jacket. Dust jacket shows age-toning, fading, edge wear, creasing, small tears, and chipping, with heavier wear to corners and spine ends. There is a small orange sticker on the spine and pencil markings/notes visible on the jacket. Pages show age-toning but appear intact. Please see photos for the exact copy available.

Rainer Maria Rilke: His Life and Work is a detailed biography and critical study of one of the major German-language poets of the twentieth century. First published in Holland in 1946 and translated into English in 1951, the book examines Rilke’s life, development, inner conflicts, friendships, travels, and poetry, linking the work closely to the complex personality behind it.