Project Gutenberg 2014-05-07 Public domain in the USA. 1055 Rilke, Rainer Maria 1875 1926 Lemont, Jessie Lamont, Jessie Trausil, Hans 1890 19015217 Auguste Rodin Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive) "Auguste Rodin" by Rainer Maria Rilke is a biographical analysis written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and artistic development of the French sculptor Auguste Rodin, offering profound insights into his creative processes and the philosophical underpinnings of his work. Rilke's text serves as a critical interpretation of Rodin's art, examining its depth and significance in relation to the broader artistic trends of the time. In this lengthy essay, Rilke discusses Rodin's journey as an artist—from his early struggles in poverty to becoming a master of sculpture. Rilke provides a vivid portrayal of Rodin's works, such as "The Thinker" and "The Gates of Hell," and details the emotional weight and existential themes conveyed through his sculptures. The text emphasizes Rodin's masterful ability to capture the human condition, infusing his figures with life and movement while contemplating themes of love, suffering, and the interplay between humanity and nature. Rilke's appreciation for Rodin's artistry reflects a deep understanding of the sculptor's intention to express the complexities of existence through form, ultimately celebrating the connection between the artist and his creations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45605/45605-h/images/en_cover.jpg Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Rodin, Auguste, 1840-1917 NB Text Category: Biographies Category: Art 118387 2025-08-18T12:19:21.903331 text/html 94606 2024-10-24T07:11:23 text/html 256136 2025-08-18T12:19:24.377332 application/epub+zip 256438 2025-08-18T12:19:22.638380 application/epub+zip 102942 2025-08-18T12:19:22.256323 application/epub+zip 296378 2025-08-18T12:19:25.971292 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 287698 2025-08-18T12:19:24.143337 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 134511 2022-09-20T18:55:45.236425 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110436 2025-08-18T12:19:21.759328 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 90706 2024-10-24T07:11:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17012 2025-08-18T12:19:26.108288 application/rdf+xml 8205 2025-08-18T12:19:22.468309 image/jpeg 1970 2025-08-18T12:19:22.427297 image/jpeg 383135 2025-08-18T12:19:21.926368 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia en.wikipedia