Describe symbolism in Childhood by Rainer Maria Rilke

Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 11:57

Last updated by Jill W on 17 Oct 15:18

Answered by Jill W on 17 Oct 15:18

"Childhood" is symbolic in both tone and theme of Rilke's poetry, as it laments both childhood and the passing of childhood.

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