IDENTITY
Chérie — Introduction / Preface
Literature
Work Summary
The introductory or prefatory text to Edmond de Goncourt's novel Chérie. It sets out ideas about literary method, documentation and the close observation required to construct a psychologically and socially precise modern novel.
Evidence Summary
He praises the Goncourts' enormous output and their idea of working and thinking in concert.
He explicitly connects collaborative literary practice with his thoughts about cooperation among artists.
CONTEXT
Author / Source
Edmond de Goncourt
Work
Chérie — Introduction / Preface
Years / Period
14 Feb 1886
Van Gogh Relation
Discussed / Commented On
EVIDENCE
Key Quotation
CONNECTIONS
Evidence Trail
14 Feb 1886 — Letter 562
Discussed / Commented On · Discussed / asked Theo to read
Van Gogh asks whether Theo has read the introduction to Chérie.
Response: He praises the Goncourts' enormous output and their idea of working and thinking in concert.
Connection: He explicitly connects collaborative literary practice with his thoughts about cooperation among artists.
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