IDENTITY
Illusions
Literature
Work Summary
A reflective poem concerned with hopes, ideals and the disappointment or transformation of youthful expectations. It treats the tension between imagined happiness and the realities encountered over time.
Evidence Summary
He says he found this poem especially notable.
No specific visual-art connection is stated in this event.
CONTEXT
Author / Source
Jules Breton
Work
Illusions
Years / Period
10 Dec 1875
Van Gogh Relation
Read, Recommended / Sent, Discussed / Commented On
EVIDENCE
Key Quotation
CONNECTIONS
Evidence Trail
10 Dec 1875 — Letter 61
Discussed / Commented On · Discussed / recommended
Van Gogh singles out the poem ‘Illusions’ in the book he is sending Theo.
Response: He says he found this poem especially notable.
Connection: No specific visual-art connection is stated in this event.
Related Research Nodes
Study Subject
Themes
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