IDENTITY
L'Abbesse de Jouarre
Literature
Work Summary
A philosophical drama set in a convent during the French Revolution. Through a dialogue among religious and sceptical characters, Renan examines faith, doubt, morality, desire and the instability of belief at a moment of political upheaval.
Evidence Summary
The comparison concerns the work's treatment of inner struggle and language.
Explicit literary comparison, with title identification supplied by editors.
CONTEXT
Author / Source
Ernest Renan
Work
L'Abbesse de Jouarre
Years / Period
2 Jul 1889
Van Gogh Relation
Compared / Connected, Discussed / Commented On
EVIDENCE
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CONNECTIONS
Evidence Trail
2 Jul 1889 — Letter 784 / editorial note
Compared / Connected · Compared with Shakespeare
The editors identify Renan's L'Abbesse de Jouarre as the work Van Gogh compares with Shakespeare.
Response: The comparison concerns the work's treatment of inner struggle and language.
Connection: Explicit literary comparison, with title identification supplied by editors.
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