IDENTITY
Peinzensmoede
Literature
Work Summary
A reflective poem whose title suggests weariness from thought or brooding. It belongs to De Génestet's intimate religious and philosophical poetry, where doubt, fatigue and inward questioning are treated in a personal rather than doctrinal voice.
Evidence Summary
He incorporates the poem into his own devotional reflection.
Direct reuse/adaptation of poetry.
CONTEXT
Author / Source
Petrus Augustus de Génestet
Work
Peinzensmoede
Years / Period
28 Feb 1877
Van Gogh Relation
Quoted / Copied
EVIDENCE
Key Quotation
CONNECTIONS
Evidence Trail
28 Feb 1877 — Letter 104, note 7
Quoted / Copied · Quoted / adapted
The editors identify Van Gogh's wording as based on verse 13 of Peinzensmoede.
Response: He incorporates the poem into his own devotional reflection.
Connection: Direct reuse/adaptation of poetry.
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Study Subject
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