Esotericism and Occultism in the Works of the Austrian Poet Rainer Maria Rilke : a New Reading of His Texts / Gisli Magnusson ; with a foreword by Kathleen L. Komar.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Magnússon, Gísli, 1972- author.

Contributor:

Komar, Kathleen L., writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rilke, Rainer Maria, 1875-1926--Criticism and interpretation.

Rilke, Rainer Maria.

Occultism in literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (268 p.)

Place of Publication:

Lewiston, New York ; Lampeter, Wales : The Edwin Mellen Press, [2014]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

For the first time, the true scope and relevance into the esoteric and occult aspects of Rilke's work is made available, to his many English-speaking readers. Dr. Magnússon reveals an alternative interpretation by focusing on Rilke's fascination with occultism, spiritualism and parapsychology as it plays out in his work, tapping into the culturally intrinsic nature of the work, in order to lead the reader to a deeper understanding of this widely read poet.

Contents:

Esotericism and Occultism in the Works of the Austrian Poet Rainer Maria Rilke: A New Reading of His Texts; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Foreword; Preface; Research History and Method; Acknowledgements; Part I - The Young Rilke's Reception of Occultism; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Part II - Rilke and Parapsychology; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Excursus; Part III - Rilke's Reception of Spiritualism; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Part IV - Spiritualistic and Occult Motives in Rilke's Works; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3

Epilogue - Contemporary Spiritual Rilke ReceptionBibliography; Index of Subjects; Index of Names

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-215) and index.

ISBN:

0-7734-4596-X