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A review by foraging_pages
The Letters of Vincent van Gogh by Ronald de Leeuw, Arnold J. Pomerans, Vincent van Gogh
This beautiful collection of Vincent’s letters to his brother Theo begins with a memoir by his sister-in-law. It’s quite extensive and detailed.
This collection gave me many gifts. I now have a lifetime of quotes to share and contemplate. It also left me with a need to study Millet’s paintings, read Zola’s literature, and immerse myself in nature more often.
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A large chunk of Vincent’s letters are him asking his brother for money or calculating the cost of living. This became old quickly. But it isn’t fair to judge his choices when he was trying to pursue his passion.
This collection gave me many gifts. I now have a lifetime of quotes to share and contemplate. It also left me with a need to study Millet’s paintings, read Zola’s literature, and immerse myself in nature more often.
___________
A large chunk of Vincent’s letters are him asking his brother for money or calculating the cost of living. This became old quickly. But it isn’t fair to judge his choices when he was trying to pursue his passion.