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casparb's review
3.0
Dear Rilke here a delight. The Letters on Cézanne are a sharp collection of pieces on the painter, but of course, art more broadly as well. I’ve probably encountered more misses than hits in terms of writing on painting. I love Rilke’s emphasis on his own obsession with the same exhibition.
These letters end up as a structure, a poetic entirety. It is so delightful to see Clara Rilke in the letters despite her absence. The introduction to my edition asserts that she was quite his equal in discussing art. This is entirely perceptible here.
Something to reread I think. Only takes a few hours, after all. I’ve been entertained by the man lately.
These letters end up as a structure, a poetic entirety. It is so delightful to see Clara Rilke in the letters despite her absence. The introduction to my edition asserts that she was quite his equal in discussing art. This is entirely perceptible here.
Something to reread I think. Only takes a few hours, after all. I’ve been entertained by the man lately.
xyzhou's review
4.0
there’s something particularly touching about reading accounts from people struck by art and color and expression. also, describing the scenes of prague and all the rain…. and also the way rilke talks about these networks of people makes me have hope for myself somehow also i’m an old dog that needs to work
lelandbuck's review
5.0
A beautiful little book which, despite its epistolary nature, reads like a manifesto on post Impressionism. Every page contains a poetic gem. A must read for artists, writers, and those who take pleasure in act of seeing.
wutwah's review
5.0
A beautiful and calming piece dissecting the art of Cezanne and comments on artistry at large. The book is based on Cezanne as a painter who fully emerges himself in his work and lives truly as an artist. I really loved this work.