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Letter To Franz Rilke Response

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Poetry is an art of words, a painting of language. Their work influences all of their writing, they tend to carefully select words that leave a heavier impact. Few things in any art form are left to chance, instead, choices are made to ensure articulacy and steadfast value. As such, Rilke, a poet, uses very deliberately placed and selected words in his letter to the young poet. Rilke's shrewd choosiness and eloquence in his letter to Franz (the younger poet) add to the tone of advising and wisdom that runs through the majority of the text. Rilke, in the context of this letter, is an advisor. His technique is interesting, encouraging internal debate and questioning rather than seeking external answers and validation. He tells Franz to, "Find …show more content…

He refers at one point to childhood when writing, and it's inherent value, referring to it as, "that jewel beyond all price, that treasure house of memories." Utilizing such comparisons as "treasure" and "jewel" drive in the idea of its importance and worth, emphasizing how salient Rilke finds it. It also adds to the very wisdom laden tone of the letter by integrating a complex and philosophical idea of the value of childhood with image inducing words, a yin and yang of intelligence and simplicity. He also tells Franz to write about what, "everyday life offers you; describe your sorrows and desires, the thoughts that pass through your mind [...] Describe all these with heartfelt, silent, humble sincerity." While Rilke doesn't line his words here with the same flowers and ornaments as in the previous quote, he still gives strong statements, and repeats frequently some variant of the pronoun "you," showing how he values truth to self and internal reflection, a very integral idea to the letter, and one which is quite. The profoundness of these words and this advice, how deeply intelligent and perceptive they are add to this wise, almost philosophical, tone of the …show more content…

In this letter, that is evident. His words add to a tone of sagaciousness and advising so to help Franz in his quest to become what he deems a good poet. While the asking advice he was given may not be what he expected, it's a choice that adds to our vision of Rilke, making him seem wiser. His words add to this, laced with wisdom and guidance throughout the letter. Individually and as a sum, they show that and how and what he teaches, each has a canderous power, as any poets

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