Rodin
A Biography

I listened to an audiobook format. This book was loaded with relational anecdotes that, for me, detracted from the subject, Rodin himself. Indeed, there was enough information about Rodin and his exploits for me, just too much of everything else. The audiobook performance was good, but flawed due to......more

A very long biography, but one worth reading if you are a huge Rodin fan. To study in depth his thinking and actions based on his thoughts and values.......more

An excellent biography of Rodin. This book is exhaustive in the research, names and events that make up Rodin's life. It captures the great in Rodin, the rudeness and conceit of Rodin, the angel in Rodin. This is the way to write a artist's biography. I love knowing the way an artist's life intertwi......more

This is an excellent book but I keep getting reminded that maybe I don't want to know too much about people. I saw an exhibit at the National Gallery in 1981 and it amazed me. This book has convinced me I would not like Rodin the man but I can still view The Burghers of Calais with wonder. This was......more

An enthralling and in-depth look at the sculptor's life. A detailed, intelligent and honest look at both Rodin's life and work.......more