Rainer Maria Rilke and Jugendstil: Affinities, Influences, Adaptations

by Karl Eugene Webb

Overview

This study focuses on the striking relationship between one of the most important and enigmatic poets of the twentieth century and the art and artists of the Art Nouveau. The author explores the depth of the relationship itself, examines Rilke's activities as an art critic, and analyzes the profound influence of Art Nouveau upon the themes, motifs, and structure of the poet's early works.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781469658599
Publisher:	The University of North Carolina Press
Publication date:	05/01/2020
Series:	University of North Carolina Studies in Germanic Languages and Literature , #90
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	152
File size:	2 MB