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Orpheus According to Rilke, 2008.
An analysis of Rainer Maria Rilke's life and his poem "Sonnets to Orpheus".
1,985 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper examines how by the time he wrote "Sonnets to Orpheus", Rainer Maria Rilke was at once the most classically informed and innovative modern writer of his generation. It discusses how, unembarrassed by precursors, using them to his advantage, he stood apart from his immediate experimental contemporaries and created a modernism at once unique, cyclical, and enduring. It examines how Rilke's "Sonnets to Orpheus", prompted by the death of a young woman, Vera Oukama Koop, is an occasion of perfectly crafted poems, which Rilke shaped and misshaped in every possible way to suit the few days of their compelling creation.
Outline:
Historical Background of Rilke
Rilke's Interpretation of the Greek Myth Orpheus
Conclusion
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"The inspiration for Rilke's Sonnets is twofold. First of all, it is grateful to the Orpheus legend an illustration of which hung in the Chateau de Muzot, where Rilke was staying in February 1922 when the series was written. Equally importantly, it was occasioned by the untimely death in youth of Vera Duckama Knoop( a daughter of a friend of Rilke's), to whom the sonnests are dedicated.(1958: 185). One can infer then that Rilke takes the task upon himself, as Orpheus did for Eurydice, of establishing a relation to the mysteriousness of the other side, which Rilke claims, in a letter about the Sonnets, the dead girl symbolizes. In a commentary Rilke writes that the Sonnets are placed under the name and protection of the dead girl whose incompletion and innocence holds open the door of the grave, so that she, gone from us, belongs to those powers who keep the half of life fresh and open towards the other wound-open half(1972: 136). "
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Critical Analysis of Rilke's "First Elegy"., 2002.
Critical analysis of the religious imagery and the accuracy of the portrayal death in RM Rilke's "First Elegy" from the Duino Elegies.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This essay analyzes RM Rilke's "First Elegy" from the Duino Elegies. It concerns the religious imagery of the poem, and how it conveys/fails to convey a proper or true sense of 'death' to the reader. It also discusses the form of elegies and their importance at the beginning of the Modern period of literature, signifying the terror and meaninglessness of life during constant war.
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"Black Orpheus", 2005.
This paper examines the 1959 film "Black Orpheus" by Marcel Camus.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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The paper discusses how the 1959 film "Black Orpheus" by Marcel Camus presents a retelling of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice within the modern context of the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. The paper explains that while this updating of a classical Greek myth may seem puzzling or absurd to some, "Black Orpheus" captures the spirit of humanity in the context of fatalism that was characteristic of much of Greek tragedy. In order to illustrate this argument, the paper compares "Black Orpheus" to Sophocles classic tragedy "Oedipus Rex."
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Orpheus and Eurydice, 1996.
This paper examines Ovid's presentation of the Greek myth "Orpheus and Eurydice."
1,395 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 46.95
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The following paper examines Ovid's presentation of the Greek myth "Orpheus and Eurydice" with reference to the themes of love and death and how they transcend geography and time.
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"Ovid?s version of the myth of Orpheus and Euridice presents two fundamental human experiences, love and death. The reactions of Orpheus to these two events is significant because it mirrors the experiences of real people. Love and death are dealt with in various ways by different societies but both experiences are common to all human societies. Because the myth centers on these two ideas, it has succeeded in becoming an enduring and influential myth. These issues are universal and because they transcend temporal as well as geographical boundaries, it is a myth that is influential today. This myth has affected literature, art, dance and the popular culture in America as well as other nations. The universal importance of this myth has its roots in two of the most profound of human experiences, love and death."
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Orpheus: The Sound of Leadership, 2002.
Discusses methods of leadership in this Grammy-nominated orchestra, in response to an article entitled "Leadership Ensemble" by Ron Leiber.
918 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper addresses the interesting way the chamber orchestra Orpheus is managed and led. The orchestra has no conductor and is run in a grassroots style. The rewards and challenges of this style are discussed in the paper and within the context of Ron Leiber's 2000 article, "Leadership Ensemble".
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"Orpheus, however, has no conductor. Who would lead them? The answer they came up with was everyone. All members of the group would have input and decision making authority on the pieces they were preparing. Every detail of the music would be decided by the musicians. However, this soon proved to be overwhelming. Musicians are very passionate about their work and, given the opportunity, will always choose to do something their own way. Orpheus needed a way to refine the decision making processes of the group without denying the creativity of the musicians. Orpheus solved this problem by forming smaller groups composed of members who would change regularly. These groups would then practice the piece apart from one another, deciding how to make it sound the best. After some practice time the entire orchestra would then come together and each group would present its interpretation of the piece. The orchestra would then draw upon these interpretations to finalize the style of the work."
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"The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge", 2007.
An analysis of the novel "The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge" by Rainer Rilke.
862 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 30.95
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The paper discusses how Rainer Rilke attempts to expose the core ingredient of the human psyche in his novel, "The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge". The paper explains that, in the book, Rilke attempts to strip away the veneer of self-concept, symbolized by "incredible tedious material" in an effort to reveal the fundamental heart of the self.
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"Discovering interior universal truth about the human condition remains a timeless philosophical quest for authors. Notwithstanding, the German author Rainer Rilke attempts to expose the core ingredient of the human psyche in his novel, The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge. The author states the novel's primary purpose during the "Is it possible" segment. The author writes; " Is it possible... that's been covered with an incredible tedious material, which makes it look like living-room furniture during the summer vacation? (23). This thesis foreshadows Rilke's attempt to strip away the veneer of self-concept, symbolized by "incredible tedious material" in an effort to reveal the fundamental heart of the Self."
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"The Panther", 2008.
A line-by-line explication of the poem "The Panther" by Rainer Marie Rilke.
1,327 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 44.95
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The paper analyzes Rainer Marie Rilke's use of rhyme in his poem "The Panther" as well as the poem's central image of the animal behind the bars. The paper looks at the vision of containment and Rilke's attempts to capture the essence of a wild thing in a zoo and put it on display before the public. The paper suggests that this sense of wildness 'caught' may be why this poem still captivates readers today and strikes a chord with anyone who has visited a zoo or a place where animals are kept in captivity.
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"When doing a line-by-line explication of the poem by Rainer Marie Rilke, entitled "The Panther," it is important to remember that the reader is dealing with a translation, not with the original text. In other words, when constructing the interpretation, the reader who cannot speak German can only understand the poem through the translator's imperfect rendition of the poem into English. In this case, the translator has chosen to create an ABAB rhyming structure in the first stanza, rhyming the words "bars" and "are." Then, the translator uses a slant, or slightly 'off' rhyme of the words "hold" and "world" to pair the second and fourth lines Although these words are not perfect rhymes, they still exhibit consonance, or similar consonant, hard sounds. Rhyming these words stresses the importance of the bars which 'are' impenetrable, and real, and that the entire world of the animal is contained or held."
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"The First Elegy", 2002.
An analysis of the themes in the poem, "The First Elegy" by Rainer Maria Rilke.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper is in the form of a literary analysis of the poem, "The First Elegy" by Rainer Maria Rilke. The author explores the themes of the poem and discusses the elusive but compelling nature of Rilke's poetry.
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"The Roman Fountain", 2002.
A literary analysis of the poem "The Roman Fountain" by Rainer Maria Rilke.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper will seek to understand the basis of meaning in the poem "The Roman Fountain" by Rainer Maria Rilke. By revealing some of the metric qualities of the poem, we can realize the possibilities of language in the poem. Also, the historical and symbolic meanings can be utilized to create a sense of meaning beneath the poems exterior, which might be overlooked otherwise.
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"When You Are Old" and "Time and Again", 2002.
An analysis of the theme of sad love in the poems "When You Are Old" by William Butler Yeats and "Time and Again" by Rainer Maria Rilke.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper will seek to understand the common theme of sad love in two poems. By analyzing "When You Are Old" by William Butler Yeats and "Time and Again" by Rainer Maria Rilke, we can see the common bonds of love they hold within their textual structure.
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"Alexander's Feast", 2002.
Looks at the symbolic value of Orpheus and the Golden Lyre and musical metaphor in "Alexander's Feast" by John Dryden.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper will discuss "Alexander's Feast" by John Dryden and will explore the symbolism and metaphor within the text. By understanding how music plays a major part of this poem, we can see symbolic and metaphorical value in this theme.
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"Alexander's Feast", 2002.
Discusses the symbolic value of Orpheus and the Golden Lyre and musical metaphore in "Alexander's Feast" by John Dryden.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper will discuss "Alexander's Feast" by John Dryden, and will explore the symbolism and metaphor within the text. By understanding how music plays a major part of this poem, we can see symbolic and metaphorical value in this theme.
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The Myth of the Underworld in Homer, Virgil and Ovid, 2002.
A look at the myth of the underworld in these author's epics.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses the myth of the underworld in the above three authors. Homer's epic "The Odyssey", Virgil and Ovid's version of the Orpheus myth are discussed. The differences in how authors tell tales are addressed.
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