IDENTITY
Idées et sensations
Other Nonfiction
Work Summary
Idées et sensations by Edmond and Jules de Goncourt is a collection of aphorisms, observations and reflections by the Goncourt brothers on art, literature, society, taste and contemporary life. Its fragmentary form captures impressions and judgements rather than developing a continuous argument.
Evidence Summary
No independent reading reaction is stated in this passage.
Possible textual source for an expression used by Van Gogh.
CONTEXT
Author / Source
Edmond and Jules de Goncourt
Work
Idées et sensations
Years / Period
13 Jul 1888
Van Gogh Relation
Quoted / Copied, Editorially Identified, Uncertain / Probable
EVIDENCE
Key Quotation
CONNECTIONS
Evidence Trail
13 Jul 1888 — Letter 635 / editorial note
Editorially Identified · Possible source of quotation
Editors identify a Goncourt saying about tobacco as a possible source for Van Gogh's wording.
Response: No independent reading reaction is stated in this passage.
Connection: Possible textual source for an expression used by Van Gogh.
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