
Auguste Rodin - von - Rainer Maria Rilke - Mit 96 Vollbildern - Im Insel-Verlag zu Leipzig - 1920
ERSTER TEIL - (1903)
ZWEITER TEIL - EIN VORTRAG (1907)
ABBILDUNGEN
A poetic meditation opens the work, inviting listeners into the lonely world of a sculptor whose fame only deepened his isolation. Written in a voice that blends philosophy with reverence, the prose moves from grand ideas about art’s boundless reach to intimate reflections on the hands that shaped stone and bronze. The narrative’s rhythm mirrors the steady, deliberate strikes of a chisel, offering a contemplative portrait that feels both timeless and immediate.
Accompanying the text are ninety‑six full‑page illustrations that let the ear’s eye see the curves, tensions, and subtle gestures of each piece. As the speaker guides you through Rodin’s early hardships, his relentless search for “the grace of great things,” and the quiet vitality that lives in even the smallest figure, you’ll sense a living museum rising from the pages. The experience is a gentle, immersive journey that celebrates the sculptor’s inner world as much as his monumental works, and it leaves you eager to explore the unseen corners of his enduring legacy.
Full title
Auguste Rodin Mit 96 Vollbildern Mit 96 Vollbildern
Language
de
Duration
~2 hours (155K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Release date
2014-05-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1875–1926
A restless, searching voice in modern poetry, this Prague-born writer turned solitude, wonder, and spiritual unease into lines that still feel intimate and alive. He is best known for works such as Duino Elegies, Sonnets to Orpheus, and Letters to a Young Poet.
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