{ "item_title" : "Letters to a Young Poet", "item_author" : [" Rainer Maria Rilke "], "item_description" : "Born in Prague when it was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire and recognized today as a master of verse, poet Rainer Maria Rilke was considerably less well known in 1902 when he received a heartfelt letter from an aspiring poet. A 19-year-old student sent Rilke some of his verses, seeking an opinion of their worth. Rilke declined to offer a critique, instead encouraging the student to rely upon his own inner judgment: Nobody can advise and help you, nobody. There is only one single means. Go inside yourself. This seemingly dismissive letter proved to be the first of ten, written during a six-year period that coincided with an important stage in Rilke's artistic development. The poet offered his young correspondent further advice on developing a rich inner life as well as guidance on broader philosophical and existential issues. These letters, which explore many of the themes that later emerged in Rilke's best works, remain a captivating source of insights into the artistic identity and process.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/0/48/683/185/048683185X_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "7.00", "online_price" : "7.00", "our_price" : "7.00", "club_price" : "7.00", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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