IDENTITY
Magnitudo parvi
Literature
Work Summary
A long philosophical poem that begins from contemplation of the night sky and expands into reflection on humanity's place within the immensity of the universe. The contrast between human smallness and cosmic vastness becomes a means of considering God, infinity, knowledge, mortality and spiritual perception.
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
Magnitudo parvi
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 ‘Magnitudo parvi’.
Response: The phrases are part of Van Gogh's reflection on the French Revolution and moral vocation.
Connection: Possible literary source only.
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