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Selected Poems: With Parallel German TextRilke is one of the leading poets of European Modernism, and one of the great twentieth century lyric poets in German. From The Book of Hours in 1905 to the Sonnets of Orpheus written in 1922, he constantly probed the relationship between his art and the world around him, moving from the neo romantic and the mystic towards the precise craft of expressing the everyday in poetry. This new edition the only bilingual edition to include such a broad range
Rilke is one of the leading poets of European Modernism, and one of the great twentieth-century lyric poets in German. From The Book of Hours in 1905 to the Sonnets of Orpheus written in 1922, he constantly probed the relationship between his art and the world around him, moving from the neo-romantic and the mystic towards the precise craft of expressing the everyday in poetry. This new edition--the only bilingual edition to include such a broad range of poems--fully reflects Rilke's poetic development. It contains the full text of the Duino Elegies and the Sonnets to Orpheus, and selected poems from The Book of Images, New Poems, and earlier volumes, and from the uncollected poetry 1906-26. The translations are accurate, sensitive, and nuanced, and are accompanied by an introduction and notes that chart the development of Rilke's poetic practice and his central role in modern poetry. The book also includes a chronology, select bibliography, and explanatory notes that identify people and places, and include key commentary by Rilke from letters or notes.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 05/08/2011
ISBN: 9780199569410
Pages: 358
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.00w x 1.00d
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Cute illustrations, simple read, fun book
Format: Hardcover
This book is really cute. Simple to read, fun, bright illustrations. My son is just learning to read and picking up on letters so this books is perfect for him. Very fun and would recommend for young readers.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2024
★★★★★ 5
A Harrowing Account of Addiction, Recovery, and Relapse
Format: Hardcover
Greg Pizzoli’s The Watermelon Seed offers a deceptively simple yet profound exploration of addiction, recovery, and relapse. Through the crocodile’s obsessive love for watermelon, his panic upon swallowing a seed mirrors the fear and anxiety of losing control. The cycle of indulgence, dread, and inevitable return to the source of both pleasure and distress reflects the cyclical nature of addiction. Pizzoli’s playful illustrations mask a darker undercurrent: the crocodile knows watermelon may harm him — yet he cannot resist. A chillingly accurate portrait of the addictive mind, wrapped in the guise of a children’s story.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2025
★★★★★ 5
My kids love this book
Format: Hardcover
My son and daughter ( 4 and 2 ) LOVE this book. It makes them laugh out loud. It is cute and funny. The pictures are adorable. I have purchased it for several friends kiddos over the year.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Excellent children's book!
Format: Hardcover
Greg Pizzoli's wonderful book, The Watermelon Seed, is a delight for children and adults alike! The whimsical illustrations he creates, keep children glued to each page. It is fun and enjoyable to read over and over again with a child that just has to have it read every single night to them. The story is sweet, simple and meaningful. Whether you are looking for a book for your child, another child or the child in yourself-dive right in. This one is terrific!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2018
★★★★★ 4
Cute but
Format: Hardcover
Caution that some children may be alarmed by the crocodile swallowing the watermelon seed. Know your audience. Otherwise a very cute, silly story that is great for a summer read or watermelon theme lesson.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2023