First published 1989
Poet Rainer Maria Rilke peers into the creative mind of Auguste Rodin, the visionary sculptor who shattered conventions. Witness Rodin grapple with his artistic demons, wrestling to channel his ragged visions into towering works of raw power and grace. As Rilke immerses himself in Rodin's world, he uncovers the spiritual essence that drives the artist's immortal creations. This is a rare, intimate glimpse into the life of a titan, where the line between artist and art blurs into a single, brilliant flame.
Genres: biography, art, biography-memoir, art-history
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: artistic-inspiration, character-study
Setting: Germany
Period: 20th century, Correspondence
104 pages · Paperback · Gibbs Smith