Le testament Rainer Maria Rilke - 1987
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The Testament of Rainer Maria Rilke, published by Aux Maisons du Lièvre in Brussels in 1987, is a remarkable French-language edition of one of Rilke’s most contemplative texts. The Brussels publisher Aux Maisons du Lièvre was known for its small-scale, carefully produced books, often aimed at lovers of literature and book art. This edition appeared presumably in a limited print run and is today regarded as a rare and sought-after bibliophilic edition.
In Le Testament, Rilke looks back on fundamental themes that characterize his entire œuvre: the meaning of life and death, the value of solitude, the power of love, and the search for inner truth. The text has no testamentary significance in a legal sense, but forms a spiritual and philosophical legacy in which the author expresses his deepest insights into human existence. Its lyrical language, rich imagery, and meditative style make the work an understated, yet extraordinarily compelling reading experience.
The Brussels edition from 1987 therefore possesses not only literary value but also bibliographic significance. It stands out from the more common French editions through its refined design and its limited distribution, making it today especially appreciated by collectors of Rilke editions and lovers of beautifully produced books.
The Testament of Rainer Maria Rilke, published by Aux Maisons du Lièvre in Brussels in 1987, is a remarkable French-language edition of one of Rilke’s most contemplative texts. The Brussels publisher Aux Maisons du Lièvre was known for its small-scale, carefully produced books, often aimed at lovers of literature and book art. This edition appeared presumably in a limited print run and is today regarded as a rare and sought-after bibliophilic edition.
In Le Testament, Rilke looks back on fundamental themes that characterize his entire œuvre: the meaning of life and death, the value of solitude, the power of love, and the search for inner truth. The text has no testamentary significance in a legal sense, but forms a spiritual and philosophical legacy in which the author expresses his deepest insights into human existence. Its lyrical language, rich imagery, and meditative style make the work an understated, yet extraordinarily compelling reading experience.
The Brussels edition from 1987 therefore possesses not only literary value but also bibliographic significance. It stands out from the more common French editions through its refined design and its limited distribution, making it today especially appreciated by collectors of Rilke editions and lovers of beautifully produced books.
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Number of books
1
Book title
Le testament Rainer Maria Rilke
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1987
Height
11 cm
Width
14 cm
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