IDENTITY
Candide
Literature
Work Summary
A philosophical satire following the naïve Candide through war, catastrophe, exploitation and personal misfortune after he has been taught that everything happens for the best. His experiences progressively undermine this optimism, culminating in the practical conclusion that one must cultivate one's own garden.
Evidence Summary
Van Gogh says the memory of Candide and Bouvard et Pécuchet often sustains him in difficult hours.
Directly stated personal response to the two named books.
CONTEXT
Author / Source
Voltaire
Work
Candide
Years / Period
28 Apr–2 May 1889
Van Gogh Relation
Discussed / Commented On
EVIDENCE
Key Quotation
the memory of that often sustains me
CONNECTIONS
Evidence Trail
28 Apr–2 May 1889 — Letter 764
Remembered / discussed
the memory of that often sustains me
Response: Van Gogh says the memory of Candide and Bouvard et Pécuchet often sustains him in difficult hours.
Connection: Directly stated personal response to the two named books.
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