Rainer Maria Rilke — Auguste Rodin

Leipzig, Im Insel-Verlag, 1913. First edition. Cloth. A first edition copy of Rainer Maria Rilke's illustrated monograph on Auguste Rodin, in the original German. The first edition of this work in the publisher's original quarter cloth and boards. Rainer Maria Rilke's monograph of the French sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840-1917), who was generally considered the founder of modern sculpture.Written in the original German by the acclaimed Austrian poet and novelist Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926), who worked for Rodin as his secretary. Rilke also gave lectures and wrote an essay on the work of Rodin.Illustrated with ninety-six plates to the rear. Collated, complete. In the publisher's original quarter cloth and boards. Externally smart, though somewhat faded. Light shelf wear to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .