Cher maître: Lettres à Auguste Rodin (1902–1913) is a collection of letters written by the renowned poet Rainer Maria Rilke to the sculptor Auguste Rodin. Spanning over a decade, this correspondence offers an intimate look into Rilke’s intellectual and artistic development during a formative period of his life. The letters reveal his deep admiration for Rodin, reflections on art and creativity, and insights into the creative process of one of the 20th century’s most influential literary figures. Published in French by Alternatives, this volume provides valuable primary source material for scholars and enthusiasts of European modernism, literary history, and the intersection of poetry and sculpture.