IDENTITY
Les mages
Literature
Work Summary
A long poem presenting poets, thinkers, prophets, artists and other visionary figures as interpreters of the spiritual and intellectual development of humanity. It celebrates creative and prophetic genius as a force capable of revealing meanings that ordinary perception does not immediately grasp.
Evidence Summary
The phrases are part of Van Gogh's reflection on the French Revolution and moral vocation.
Possible literary source only.
CONTEXT
Author / Source
Victor Hugo
Work
Les mages
Years / Period
3 Apr 1878
Van Gogh Relation
Quoted / Copied, Uncertain / Probable
EVIDENCE
Key Quotation
CONNECTIONS
Evidence Trail
3 Apr 1878 — Letter 143 / scholarly note
Uncertain / Probable · Possible quoted phrase
Editors note that phrases used by Van Gogh occur in Hugo's poem ‘Les mages’.
Response: The phrases are part of Van Gogh's reflection on the French Revolution and moral vocation.
Connection: Possible literary source only.
Related Research Nodes
Study Subject
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