Rodin: The Shape of Genius
Ruth Butler
The most famous artist in the world at the turn of the twentieth century. Quoting extensively from letters to and from Rodin, Butler captures his voice and those of his contemporaries throughout his long life (1840-1917).
BiographyBiography · medium confidenceBiography81 signalsLlm Classifier: Biography -> BiographyOpen Library: Biography: general -> BiographyOpen Library: Biography -> BiographyIntellectual Biography
Award History
0 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Times Book Prize for BiographyMajor | 1994 | Finalist | Secondary source |
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- Rodin92%
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