lexiepiper Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I've recently discovered I very much like the poetry of Rilke, and I've been looking around for a complete book of his poetry and have had no such luck. Does anyone know if there is such a book? Any help would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirinrob Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 (edited) If you want a book then the 'The Poetry of Rilke' by Edward Snow seems to be praised, but get the paperback version, as it seems the hardback ,as a book, is not good quality. Also there are loads of online resources, simply Google Rilke poems ETA Found this as well 'The Selected Poetry (Picador Classics)' (Paperback). Its not a complete collection, but is comprehensive. Edited January 12, 2010 by sirinrob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 The latest edition of Snow's The Poetry of Rilke (October 2009) doesn't seem to be out in paperback yet; maybe the quality of this one is better? Thanks for the thread Lexie, you've reminded me to get it you see, this is why I should pre-order things... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirinrob Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I didn't know the paperback version of the Snow was unavailable . The alternative I mentioned whilst not as comprehensive seems to get good reviews. Personally I would buy a German only edition, I have an aversion to parallel texts, which both of these are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Thanks for the help guys, much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Personally I would buy a German only edition, I have an aversion to parallel texts, which both of these are.Ah but you see, those of us who are not fluent in German can ill afford the luxury of such ideals ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirinrob Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Agreed, but I never understand the need to have parallel text, why not just have the translated text and be done with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Well parallel text means that the translator is a 'line by line' translator (which is a good thing); it also allows the reader who might have a basic knowledge of the original language to improve his knowledge thereof; finally, they are a vital resource for all future translators out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirinrob Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Ok from a learners/intermediate point of view your point is valid , but , like yourself , advanced /fluent in a target language don't you find parallel translation annoying? Speaking personally, I'd rather read the original and enjoy the discovery rather than be fed what a translator thinks is the meaning, as they can, and often do, misrepresent the context. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Surely you mean source language . If I'm fluent in a source language, I find parallel text interesting as it gives me the opportunity of agreeing/disagreeing with the translational choices made by others. As for languages I'm not fluent in, I still like to see the shape of the original poem - things like metre are so often lost in translation, and being able to physically see them for oneself can affect one's understanding of the poem, even if read in translation. A parallel text version of Rilke, then, is fine by me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirinrob Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Ok we'll have to agree to disagree:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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