HR!Day417 - The 100th Anniversary of Rainer Maria Rilke’s Greatest Poems II
- --- Humanity Rising Day 417 - Monday February 21, 2022 (GoTo Bottom)
This is the second session honoring Rainer Maria Rilke, the greatest German poet of the 20th century, whose poetry and prose have inspired millions around the world to deepen their inner life.
Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926), called the Rumi of the West, offers a path to spirit and soul in his poems and prose. His work goes way beyond what we usually associate with poetry. Rilke is a divine voice of deep truth and unique clarity to express the core foundations of human life. Ludwig Max Fischer‚ PhD, will read from Rilke’s letters and prose, including from the Letters to a Young Poet. He will also include some of the translations by the American poet Robert Bly (1926 - 2021) to honor the contribution of this great American poet and translator towards our understanding of Rilke in the English language.
- Ludwig Max Fischer, PhD, taught German Literature, intercultural communication and comparative mythology for over thirty years at several universities. He has published academic books and written articles in professional journals. Beyond his career as a teacher and scholar, he studied in depth the history of natural healing methods and took many seminars at Esalen, Findhorn, and Breitenbush, and is involved in the holistic, ecological movement. Ludwig Max Fischer has given lectures at Omega Institute, Rancho La Puerta and at conferences in many countries including China, Brazil and Egypt. Currently he resides with his wife Gabriella Martinelli and a Havanese named “Elvis” in Victoria, BC, Canada and is working on a third book on Hermann Hesse, a book on Edmond Szekely, and Arnold Ehret.
- Editor's Note: Due to technical issues, Ludwig Max Fischer comes to this session by way of a phone connection.
Convener:
- Jim Garrison, President, Ubiquity University
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