Burton Pike

Start here: The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge (1910)

"First published in Paris in 1910, Rilke's The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge is one of the first great modernist novels: Partly a ghost story, partly an autobiography, and partly the diary of a young poet teaching himself how to see the world, this new translation by Burton Pike captures not only the beauty but also the strangeness and spirit of the…

Common questions about Burton Pike

What is Burton Pike best known for?

Burton Pike is best known for The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge, published in 1910 with 6 ratings and a 4.7 average. It is the most-rated of Burton Pike's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Burton Pike written?

SansFiction lists 2 books by Burton Pike, published between 1910 and 1930. The most popular are The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge and The Man Without Qualities.

Which Burton Pike book should I read first?

The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge is the usual place to start: it is Burton Pike's most-rated book here, with a 4.7 average.

What genres does Burton Pike write?

Burton Pike's books on SansFiction are tagged Austria, German Fiction and History.