Question

What is your interpretation of Rilke's muse?

A.Rilke’s greatest muse was a flamenco dancer.

B.Rilke's greatest muse was artist Lou Andreas-Salome.

C.Rilke's greatest muse was his mother.

D.Rilke's greatest muse was his father.

Answer 1

B.Rilke's greatest muse was artist Lou Andreas-Salome.

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is B. Rilke's greatest muse was artist Lou Andreas-Salome.

Explanation: Lou Andreas Salome was a Russian writer with liberal inclinations. She met Rainer Maria Rilke when he was 21. She was 15 years older than him. They were lovers for many years. She taught her Russian and to read to Tolstoi and Pushkin. she introduced him many important men.