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Reading Rilke : Reflections on the Problems of Translation
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Reading Rilke : Reflections on the Problems of Translation by William H. Gass reads like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. From the listing, this copy runs 1999 • Random House Inc • 233 pages, a decent clue for the kind of reading commitment it asks for.
Edition on file: 1999 • Random House Inc • 233 pages • ISBN 9780375403125.
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Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
Light commitment. Enough room to develop without feeling like a marathon.
What stands out here
The clearest standout is the reading lane it sits in: Idea-led • Weekend read.
Best way to approach it
Best approached in a couple of steady sittings rather than in constant tiny fragments.
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The clearest thing here is a reading experience that should show its character pretty quickly once you start. Taken together, it reads like a mid-length read that should balance momentum with detail. It also has the feel of a backlist title rather than a brand-new release.
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