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Rilke, Rainer Maria
1875
1926
Die Weise von Liebe und Tod des Cornets Christoph Rilke
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"Die Weise von Liebe und Tod des Cornets Christoph Rilke" by Rainer Maria Rilke is a narrative poem written in the late 19th century. It is a lyrical exploration of themes such as love, longing, and the harsh realities of war as experienced by its protagonist, Christoph Rilke. The poem intertwines personal emotions with broader existential questions against the backdrop of historical events. The poem narrates the journey of Cornet Christoph Rilke, a young soldier, as he navigates his experiences in wartime. As he rides through desolate landscapes, he grapples with feelings of exhaustion, yearning, and nostalgia for a past life filled with love, particularly memories of a woman named Magdalena. The narrative is marked by encounters with comrades and moments of reflection that reveal the inner struggles of the soldiers. Ultimately, the story culminates in tragedy as Rilke faces the loss of his dreams and the futility of war, symbolized by the burning of his banner. The work paints a poignant picture of the human condition, capturing both the beauty of love and the inevitability of death within the chaos of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 95.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Europe -- History -- Ottoman Wars -- 4th Austrian Ottoman War, 1663-1664 -- Fiction
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