

The Dark Interval is a series of letters from Rilke to various correspondents who have recently lost a loved one. Amidst discussion of quotidian matters he offers personal, lyrical insights into grief & the grieving process. There is a letter, later in the slim volume, to Countess Margot-Sizzo-Norris-Crouy. Dated 1/6/23 this is one of the most extraordinary literary documents I've read about death & grief. I'm frankly baffled why this letter👇