H.S. Ede's biography of artist Henri Gaudier is told mostly in the form of letters from Gaudier to his beloved companion, Sophie Brzeska. The letters make clear the difference between a true artist, who works tirelessly at his craft, and a false one like Brzeska whose literary efforts were ingrown and ultimately unfinished. It is a testament to Gaudier's character that, even in the throes of poverty, he would offer his sculptures to admirers for free. Gaudier was killed in World War I at the age of 23.
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