Rilke and Benvenuta: An Intimate Correspondence

This First U.S. Edition hardcover is in good condition. The dust jacket, featuring a painting by Claude Monet, shows minor wear with slight edge wear. The binding is intact, and there are no inscriptions or library markings, making it a clean copy for collectors.

"Rilke and Benvenuta: An Intimate Correspondence" by Rainer Maria Rilke and Magda von Hattingberg, published by Fromm International Publishing Corporation in 1987, offers a fascinating glimpse into the private exchanges between the renowned poet and his correspondent. This First U.S. Edition, translated by Joel Agee, presents the letters originally published in 1954 as "Briefwechsel mit Benvenuta." The book is bound in hardcover and features a dust jacket with a painting by Claude Monet, adding a touch of artistic elegance. Rilke's significance as a major literary figure is well-documented, and this volume provides unique insights into his personal thoughts and relationships. This edition is particularly valuable to collectors and scholars interested in Rilke's life and works. Overall, the book is in good condition with minor wear on the dust jacket.