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A new selection of Vincent Van Gough's letters, based on an entirely new translation, revealing his religious struggles, his fascination with the French Revolution, his search for love and his involvement in humanitarian causes.
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Vincent Willem van Gogh was born on 30 March 1853 in Groot-Zundert, a village in Brabant on the Belgian border, the oldest son of Theodoras van Gogh and his amiable wife, Anna Cornelia Carbentus (their first child, also named Vincent, had been stillborn exactly one year earlier). Read the first page
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Vincent Willem van Gogh was born on 30 March 1853 in Groot-Zundert, a village in Brabant on the Belgian border, the oldest son of Theodoras van Gogh and his amiable wife, Anna Cornelia Carbentus (their first child, also named Vincent, had been stillborn exactly one year earlier). Read the first page
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85 of 88 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
While Vincent van Gogh has always been one of my favorite artists, this compilation of his letters combined with a more in-depth study of his work has intensified my appreciation of him as both an artist and a person. I've always felt it was impossible to separate this particular artist from his work and reading his letters has led me to a better understanding of why this is. These letters beautifully capture his soul and spirit and reveal him as the caring, expressive and socially aware person that he was. The combination of strength of character and vulnerability expressed in these letters explain both the intensity and sensitivity of his work.
36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
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I recently visited the marvellous Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and was stimulated to buy this book. I love the paintings of Van Gogh but my knowledge of the man was superficial. I knew the basics, that he was considered to be mad, had lopped part of his ear off and eventually shot himself. The letters reveal a very different personality fighting all his life against mental illness to perform some of the greatest art the world has seen. He was a highly intelligent, sensitive man who read deeply and poured all his emotions into the letters. Like many people with a personality disorder Van Gogh had great difficulties maintaining relationships and virtually fell out with everybody close to him. In many ways the remarkable letters must have acted like a safety valve until the final terrible tragedy. This is a book I galloped through and thoroughly enjoyed.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I always disagreed with people's views that Vincent Van Gogh was nothing but a madman. This book is proof that he was a sensitive, caring and very down to earth person. Always addressing his brother as "my dear Theo" and ending with "your loving brother, Vincent" these letters allow you to experience Vincent's thought processes about his work, the extremely close bond he had with his brother, and towards the end of his life, his battles with self doubt and anxiety attacks. If anything, this book has made me appreciate Van Gogh more as a person, and I hope to make time to visit the official Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam. Any fan of Van Gogh, or Art in general will find this a really interesting read into one of the greatest painters in history.
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Deeply moving
At times prophetic and always heartfelt, this collection of Van Gogh's letters to his brother Theo left a deep impression on me. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Viva Verdi
Excellent but full of typos
It seems that Kindle books are not proof read before they are published.
This excellent book is no exception. Read more
This excellent book is no exception. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Goff
Excellence
An excellent and very interesting insight into the painter. It brings his world to life and the support from his brother.
Well worth reading.
Adrian Winbow.
Well worth reading.
Adrian Winbow.
Published 7 months ago by A. J. Winbow
The real Vincent revealed!
This collection of letters is astounding. They reveal the thoughts, hopes, and above all doubts of one of the greatest artists of all time. Read more
Published 10 months ago by The Collector
Very Interesting and Absorbing
I saw the recent Doctor Who episode with Van Gogh and lo and behold, the next time I go into a local bookshop they have this book cannily displayed. Read more
Published 23 months ago by M. Dowden
Van Gogh's relation to his letters and paintings
This complex and obsessive man was passionate about life, art and people. They returned his passion, most recently at the exhibition of his letters and paintings at London's Royal... Read more
Published on 10 May 2010 by Mr. Andrew Hoellering
The Letters of Vincent Van Gogh (Penguine Classics)
An excellent book to follow on from seeing the recent exhibition at the Royal Academy.
Published on 28 April 2010 by Brenda Stroud
Fascinating, engrossing read
Having seen the exhibition at the Royal Academy, and being frustrated at not being able to read the letters, - or afford the very expensive full translated set, I bought this book. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2010 by L. Astbury
The Letters of Vincent Van Gogh (Penguin Classics)
A fascinating insight into a much misunderstood man. I had no idea he was such a caring man until I read this book. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2010 by A. M. Bruce
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