Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926)

Rilke is generally considered to be one of the major lyrical poets of the 20th century.
The last to successfully exploit strict rhyme schemes he is famous for his 'Sonnets to Orpheus' and his 'Duisener Elegies'.
Rilke is generally considered to be one of the major lyrical poets of the 20th century.
The last to successfully exploit strict rhyme schemes he is famous for his 'Sonnets to Orpheus' and his 'Duisener Elegies'.