Debbie Millman reads "The Panther" by Rainer Maria Rilke

The video features a designer, author, and educator from the School of Visual Arts, who is also the host of the podcast 'Design Matters'. The speaker introduces and reads the poem 'The Panther' by Rainer Maria Rilke, emphasizing the quality of Stephen Mitchell's translation. The discussion highlights the depth and essence captured in the translation, reflecting Rilke's mindset. The poem describes a panther's vision and movement, symbolizing confinement and a powerful will that stands paralyzed.

Discuss the role of Stephen Mitchell's translation in understanding the depth of Rilke's work.

What is the significance of the title 'The Panther' in the context of the poem?

How does the poet describe the panther's experience within the bars?

In what way does the poem reflect on the concept of freedom and confinement?

What emotions are conveyed through the panther's movements as described in the poem?