Letters to a Young Poet / Rilke’s correspondence on love, art & solitude

[@varrsha715]

Pls do a podcast, I would hear to your voice a billion times.

[@siobhan110]

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[@bruh-iy9ec]

I’m only 10 seconds in and it’s already feeling like a professional PBS documentary-style thang - way to go, Emma, whoop whoop!!!

[@sammy__20]

This video is the best thing ever.

[@jimmycryz]

Excellent shots. You have a gift of cinematography.

[@yelnurkean9298]

OMG THIS VOICE MAKES MY EARS FEEL LIKE HEAVEN

[@ellelala39]

No doubt Rilke would be pleased to know we are discussing him in 2021. Thank you for spreading the word. Art saves.

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

I had one of those days today when everything was just off and irritating. I can't express how soothing this was

[@karinereads]

This is the most beautiful video ever

[@BenjaminMcEvoy]

Beautiful meditation upon a beautiful book 🙏

[@mahimasingh6038]

wow, just wow. the letters, your voice, the meaning behind, the recordings, and the theme of love highlighted throughout provides so much solace and peace to my mind.

[@GustavoRammos]

you're a treasure on youtube, so refreshing...

[@medeia2955]

You've made me fall back in love with books again, with being a writer. I can't thank you enough for the immense impact of love for art you've had in my life, and your introduction to Rilke is a big part of that. Bless you.

[@notnotrachel]

i have been a rilke stan since i was 13 and he’s by far my favorite poet of all time, to the point where i got a tattoo similar to this >> on my 18th birthday this year to symbolize his quote, “the purpose of life is to be defeated by greater and greater things,” on the outside of my wrist. his work makes me feel alive, makes me feel whole, and makes me feel safe. in my eyes, nobody else compares to him and his way with words and expression. we also share the same middle name 😉

[@vaibhavi.singh.]

I so wanna read this! PS - Please do a video about how you annotate your books, Emma!

[@saravinaspe2399]

Oh my god I think I'm crying inside This video it's so good and beautiful.

[@MartinDSmith]

Solitude allows us to fully grasp our own particular uniqueness and place to blossom and fulfill our potential as creative forces.Art is the fullest expression of these forces and is indeed independent of arbitrary or limiting judgements.Love is the appreciation and joyous acceptance of the self or another in its totality❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@thepagesofsamantha]

this was the first book I ever read from Rilke, just a couple weeks ago, and now I want to explore every single thing he's ever written, and soak and linger in his words. he captivated me instantly 😍

[@NessaDalloway]

After 5 minutes I almost cried, paused it, decided to get the book first and then I'll keep watching

[@kelseycarlson8591]

Rilke is the most amazing poet. He always tells me what I need to hear at that moment

[@GabriellaAlodia]

I've literally been clicking and refreshing your channel numerous times these few days and.... FINALLY!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@tahminakhaleel2395]

The other day I began to read 'The Picture Of Dorian Grey' and I had tears in my ears in the beginning pages itself not only because I felt everything that was going on in me was expressed so beautifully but also that someone else felt the same way. I was having a not so great day and felt alone. The moment you began narrating Rilke's letters, I felt seen again and comforted just like when I was reading Oscar Wilde's book. I keep thinking, look at these people (Leonardo Da Vinci, Shakespeare and more). We have a distance of centuries between us yet they feel the closest in terms of emotional companions. P. S. I have a good mind to start reading Rilke's work soon Emma. I was already a fan since you narrated the snippet that's on one of your coffee mugs.

[@srishtiroy5308]

I cried watching this , and listening to you , listening to Rilke

[@katephillips9792]

I read Letters to a Young Poet very recently, and it was life-changing. It was as if as I was reading, Rilke was responding to all the questions going through my head. If once sentence said something and I was thinking "but what..." the next sentence would be "of course you could say..., but..." it was almost as if I was Kappus haha. Overall, I think the single thing this book taught me is that it's ok to do what you love in solitude, and not have a whole community based on that thing that are only going to offer criticism and competition. And that only having questions, not answers, is ok. I'm so glad you made this video! 🤍

[@elisazouza]

this book has already inspired me so much hald way through reading it like sometimes i exist in my day and i think about something from that book

[@gerardlewis-fitzgerald7757]

How sensitively you honour this poet's work and philosophy. Your voice bears both gentleness and clarity. I enjoy solitude and its mixture of joy and sad longing.

[@ambiensounds]

I don't know if my heart lives inside this book or this book lives inside my heart.

[@junyaminami6999]

I love Rilke, and I'm beyond excited to find others who share the same passion for him! I was introduced to Rilke through a Japanese novel called The Wind Has Risen (Studio Ghibli's "The Wind Rises" is loosely based on this novel) by Tatsuo Hori, in which the protagonist reads Rilke's "Requiem for a Friend" in the last chapter. Reading that novel in my teen years, I was deeply moved by Rilke's words quoted in it. I've been repeatedly reading his poems, Letters to a Young Poet, as well as Stories of God ever since, especially when I feel alone. Rilke has taught me many things, and among them, I am especially grateful for his teaching me that solitude doesn't have to be a bad thing. Being a musician (Pianist and composer), I spend much of my time alone, and it is easy to feel lonely, but Rilke has taught me that the one who decides whether aloneness would be hopeless loneliness or blessed solitude is myself. Rilke, to me, has become the "innocent mind,/ Whose words are images of thoughts refin'd," as Keats would say:)

[@fromthemoonandmybed]

Her content is so relaxing to listen to, its nice to watch before going to bed

[@EduardoFRSilva02]

You're such a sensible and artistic person, I love your videos! I frequentely feel so alone in this world, but you are one of those people that make me feel in company, warm and happy. Thank you for your videos

[@sparksbd]

Thank you so much for this🙏 such a thoughtful and beautiful sharing of his precious words❤️

[@bascospa1]

More Rilke videos please, he's my favorite poet. The book of hours is amazing. Saludos desde Chile

[@GBSeattle1]

This is the best video on the platform

[@phoebe1313]

her videos give too much peace !!!!!!!! omg

[@tigereyes1559]

“The summer winds maybe harsh to the winter's eye, And, the spring's bloom might falter the autumn's falls, However the seasons that remain is the one to always change, Alike life, alike art and alike the being in us that lives to change.” I just completed reading the book, and dove to watch the video. The above verses thrusted out of me, having completed your video essay.

[@martasgreatlibrary]

this is exactly how i'd picture a tv documentary on rilke's letters 😍 i need to read his poetry because i loved his letters!

[@roger8640]

this is the perfect complement to the quantum form to see my social life

[@thefishmarshall]

omg Emma, just read Letters to a Young Poet because of you, it touched my soul, and now you post this! Perfect timing I'm so excited to watch

[@taaptee]

you're a dream!!!! a gift that keeps on giving

[@MissDein]

this video is so soothing and calming to both sight and ear

[@fredanderson7052]

The beauty of your sensitivity, intelligence and receptivity has not only made you wise beyond your years, but has enriched the lives of others as well.

[@quit329]

Even just the start of the video is spectacular, it is like a professional movie/documentary and I love it. This is video is going to be extremely good when I watch it now :)

[@May-bd6dv]

You should consider making audiobooks 😭❤

[@zenil1007]

Making my everyday happier!!! 😊

[@gaganamanjunath732]

Emma's voice, her beautiful words and the strange remembrance of the piano tune playing behind. I went to heaven and came back in those twenty two minutes and thirty seconds ❤️❤️

[@kels..]

Videos like this are truly your calling 🙌✨💕

[@apoorvagaur2134]

I discovered your channel a few of months ago by chance and I can’t tell you in words how happy I am for it. Through your channel I have discovered so many writers who I am not sure if I would have otherwise and it would have been such a loss. Rainer Maria Rilke has become one of my favourites- His writings have deeply affected me. And I couldn’t have found him at a better time than this. Thank you for bringing him into my life. :)

[@visionsofamarie]

Rilke is my favorite poet. Thank you for this video. I love your work!

[@jamietries6364]

I was just reading his Letters yesterday, serendipitously enough. Beautiful video. And very informative and extensive. I adore Rilke. I am always moved when I revisit his Duino Elegies.

[@robertbaines]

Beautiful job emmie! Love your voice and your intelligence!

[@Sthemingway]

The edition I read put all of Kappas's letters at the end of the book so that the flow of Rilke's words would not be interrupted. Thank you for drawing my attention to him many months ago.

[@Rhaenyradaemon404]

this is so beautiful, like i can't ! you are such a kindred soul

[@veerajakamthe3983]

yayyy i'm so stoked to watch this!! I read this recently because of how much you rave about it and absolutely loved it!! So beautiful, like literally every single page is annotated!! I've been getting more into meditation and mindfulness, and I couldn't help but link that to how much Rilke emphasises on solitude and being present.

[@jenniferk1724]

I just ordered this book and so excited to read about his wisdom!! Thanks for introducing his works to us!

[@chi6372]

If I could live inside this video I would, you have this gift of building perfect bubbles of comforting aesthetics, coziness and art love through your videos 🌻

[@smritithapa]

I am here after 1 hour of Emma posting this video because I just read Letters To A Young Poet. I feel so accomplished.

[@brandimullins3627]

Love love love this!!! You are so creative and smart!!!!

[@yvettem.holland5072]

Hi Emma, thanks for this enchanting video.

[@evaggeliatseliou9329]

I can't "like" this video enough!!!

[@jeannellereads]

The intro to this video is EVERYTHING

[@BhashwatiDutta]

I always return to this video of yours. :) ❣️

[@MilenaReads]

I clicked on this video and thought 'I'm not doing it, I'm not buying the book'. I bought the book.

[@monikasinha4351]

It was Sunday and I was waiting for your video... Here it is in all of its beauty !

[@aleslim9]

I can confidently say that this is my favorite youtube video so far. Thank you for introducing Rilke to me Emma.

[@kamaboko.gonpachiro]

This made my day! Thank you, Emma.

[@mizofan]

Yes, excellent writing and a superb video. I'm an old fogey, i'm very impressed with you and have so much to learn from you. I would doff my hat if i had one. I bow instead. I am into poetry (and world cinema) more than novels. Rilke is among the very greatest. Oh and i enjoy haiku- the classic ones and writing them myself. But i digress. RAINER MARIA RILKE: THIS IS THE CREATURE This is the creature that has never been. They never knew it, and yet none the less entirely loved it, from its suppleness to the very light of the eyes, mild and serene. It never was. And yet their love supplied the need of being. They always left a space. And in that clear space they had set aside it lightly raised its head and felt no trace of not being real. They fed it not with corn, but with the possibility that it might, somewhere, exist. They were able to confer such strength, its forehead grew a horn. One horn. It came up to a virgin once, all white - and lived on in the mirror and in her. (translation) RAINER MARIA RILKE: EVENING Slowly now the evening changes his garments held for him by a rim of ancient trees; you gaze: and the landscape divides and leaves you, one sinking and one rising toward the sky. And you are left, to none belonging wholly, not so dark as a silent house, nor quite so surely pledged unto eternity as that which grows to star and climbs the night. To you is left (unspeakably confused) your life, gigantic, ripening, full of fears, so that it, now hemmed in, now grasping all, is changed in you by turns to stone and stars. (translation)

[@ducphanminh494]

Letter six reminds me strangely of this poem, this business of going inward: Romanesque Arches by Tomas Tranströmer, translated by Robert Bly Tourists have crowded into the half-dark of the enormous Romanesque church. Vault opening behind vault and no perspective. A few candle flames flickered. An angel whose face I couldn't see embraced me and his whisper went all through my body: Don't be ashamed to be a human being-be proud! Inside you one vault after another opens endlessly. You'll never be complete, and that's as it should be. Tears blinded me as we were herded out into the fiercely sunlit piazza, together with Mr and Mrs Jones, Herr Tanaka and Signora Sabatini- within each of them vault after vault opened endlessly.

[@dhihyakhalifah6138]

i reread letters to a young poet and annotated it with your views on the letters and its the most beautiful reading experience ever

[@soumiroychoudhury624]

Emma ,If you are reading this comment ..i just wanted to thank you for making my day better .you are beautiful ❤

[@aubreyholt279]

This video is beautiful! I totally agree with everyone saying this is like a BBC documentary! I didn't enjoy Letters to a Young poet as much as most people do, but some of his sentiments are really moving and his language is especially beautiful. I love the idea of turning inward, not letting your creations be deemed as worthy by others. But his stance on solitude and on love seemed idealistic. Solitude and time in nature is a privilege at times, although I wish it weren't. Obviously I wasn't the target audience of these letters, so my qualms are all personal. I wish it were possible to read Kappus' letters, because I think I would have enjoyed the work more if I were able to take on the point of view of the intended recipient better. This work did convince me to read more Rilke, though!

[@vitoriaassuncao7716]

I´m just curious, why do you not consider yourself the "target audience" for this book?

[@nicolefegan]

I read this on your recommendation around a month ago and it reignited a love for poetry I thought I'd lost. Thank you.

[@lovejuingong3337]

It's beautiful clip... thanks 😊

[@pocketofpoetry99]

Wow, this is the most beautiful video I've seen in a long long time, thank you for sharing your passion and love for these words. I'll definitely be reading this book soon ☺️

[@markoplantak4110]

This just straight up looks beautiful

[@annikaczuday9916]

Dear Emma, thank you for your effort, for taking your time to create this amazing content. & thank you for making me rediscover my love for books. xx

[@monikasinha4351]

Watching this video, listening to Rilke's beautiful words by your beautiful voice which speaks of love for the poet...I can't imagine what reading his works would be like... You have really motivated me to read him through this video which was one of the best I have ever seen or will see...Thank you for it

[@naisma5920]

I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this video. Thank you! Your voice and your words are a balm for my soul.

[@betweenearthandsky4091]

HUGE channel inspiration here. So wonderful

[@anubhabmajumder7408]

Totaly Mesmerized

[@77StG]

This video is just incredible... :O The shots, the music, your voice, Rilke's thoughts, your thoughts... thanks :)

[@divinedia]

Beautiful

[@ScullyPop]

I love reading to this music out loud on my channel. I love your interpretation.

[@Ava-hu4gc]

i recently reread rilke because the letters were given to me as a gift from one of my dearest friends and mentors. this video just made it all more meaningful

[@Rabhya]

Innovative and beautiful video

[@shaistazahid8995]

One of the best videos of your channel ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@denisefreitas6727]

This video is beyond beautiful! It's a dream! Thank you, Emma.🌺

[@zhalyssacotton4244]

I was looking in a bookstore for a copy recently and found Rilke's Book of Hours. Will continue my search but have greatly enjoyed reading his poems.

[@AdultingandBulbul]

I have an exam tomorrow and honestly, I intended to take brief notes from this video. However, your narration was so calming and beautiful. It captivated me completely. I ended up closing my notes to listen to it attentively. loved the video as well as the content. would definitely read Rilke

[@rlemoin]

having letters to a young poet sitting next to me which watching this video is making me want to read it all the more. I can't wait to dive into this beautiful piece of literature. thank you so much Emmie for sharing your world and love of books with all of us

[@toddjacksonpoetry]

I'm in full agreement with the other commenters. You do a wonderful job with this presentation. I see I'm going to need to revisit Rilke (once again). He is indeed the poet of solitude. Lately I've been trying to become the opposite: a poet of the We. But an effective We requires the creation of a *courtesy* to an almost Confucian level. This will in turn require exactly what Rilke thinks through: a courtesy which provides "the mutual guarding, bordering and saluting of two solitudes."

[@joychalaby]

This is such a beautiful and tender, heartfelt video on Rilke, I'm in quiet awe. I have heard so many people talk about how they love Rilke but your video has just made me see what is so special in his thoughts and meditations. I definitely want to read him now very much. A gorgeous, beautifully filmed video, Emma! 👏👏

[@crystalcounterman4274]

I am late to this video but I absolutely adore it. Honestly, completely obsessed with it. Halfway through this video I ordered a copy for myself as well as a friend at work. My friend has been struggling with self esteem, confidence, work, her creativity (she loves to write poetry), family, and love for herself as well as relationships. I've been trying to at least 1-2 times a week leave her an uplifting note, affirmation card, small gift in random places in her office to bring her some positivity, love, and encouragement. I think this book might be a great way to give her a boost of inspiration, as well as, recognition of a kindred spirit in Rilke. Thank you so much for this video Emma. I hope to see many more like it.

[@loverofpages]

I am in ABSOLUTE awe of this video!🖤🕯

[@hyemiyah]

emma! thank you so so so much for being such a pure and lovely soul, and for bringing comfort and peacefulness into my life. the only rilke I've ever read (sad, I know) is the dark interval. I read it earlier this year when my dog passed away and it was just what I needed at the moment. it made me see death from a different perspective. it also made me understand it and accept it as what it is, just another chapter of life.

[@bobkhan1809]

It isn't from "Letters..." but something that I came across in an anthology of his writings has stayed with me ever since as a hauntingly lucid articulation of a feeling that most of us probably have at one time or another in life. I might be mashing together multiple quotes but what I have etched into my quote storehouse goes -- "The longer I live, the more urgent it seems to me to endure and transcribe the whole dictation of existence up to its end; for it might just be the case that only the very last sentence contains that small and possibly inconspicuous word through which everything we had struggled to learn and everything we had failed to understand will be transformed suddenly into magnificent sense. And who can be sure if in the realm of the beyond it might not somehow matter that here we had reached precisely that end that was ultimately meant for us? There is no certainty that new challenges might not confront us on the other side even if we were to willfully flee from here completely exhausted-challenges that the soul, finding itself shaken, and without having been either summoned or prepared, would face with an inescapable and tormenting sense of shame.”

[@prarthanachandra6646]

This video is sunshine for the soul🌻

[@kunjal2701]

I can't thank you enough for introducing me to Rilke ❤️

[@Jivansings]

That little book of letters, a bit of Blake and Tagore because dreaming better dreams is our only chance and one of the last pleasures still afforded to mankind today

[@dracaufeu44]

Thank you so much for this, it honestly might be the best video I've ever watched on youtube

[@kathale967]

Thank you for this video Emmie, it was much needed

[@carolinek3744]

Thank you so much for this video! I just read the book and took a lot of notes but still felt the need to "discuss" it with someone and your video was very insightful. It's also visible how much work you put into it and I really appreciate your thoughts and summaries of each letter.