02316cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500400014926400510018930000470024033600260028733700260031333800360033950000310037550800900040652013830049653400450187965300300192485600430195499900170199745579UtSlPG20260610134039.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7ade2iso639-1 4aNB1 aRilke, Rainer Maria,d1875-192610aAuguste Rodin :bMit 96 Vollbildern 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-05-04  aProduced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)  a"Auguste Rodin" by Rainer Maria Rilke is a contemplative exploration of the life and work of the renowned sculptor, penned during the early 20th century. This work delves deep into the artistic philosophy and emotional landscape of Rodin, capturing his creative journey, struggles with fame, and the profound impact of his sculptures. Rilke's narrative portrays Rodin not just as an artist, but as an emblematic figure of human existence, grappling with themes of isolation, legacy, and the quest for authenticity in art.  The opening of the book sets the tone for Rilke's reflective examination of Rodin’s artistic process and existential contemplations. It begins by examining the complications of fame and the loneliness it can bring, juxtaposed against the vast body of Rodin's work, which transcends his name. Rilke hints at the depth of Rodin’s life experiences, suggesting that his humble beginnings and struggles have shaped the powerful expressions found in his sculptures. The text beautifully describes Rodin’s connection to nature, his patience in creation, and his pursuit of a deeper truth in art, establishing a backdrop for the subsequent exploration of his significance as a sculptor. The author emphasizes the need for an understanding of the artist's inner life as essential to fully appreciating his works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRodin, Auguste, 1840-191740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45579  c86418d86418