IDENTITY
The Saga of King Olaf
Literature
Work Summary
A long narrative poem recounting episodes from the life and legend of the Norwegian king Olaf Tryggvason. Drawing on Norse history and saga tradition, it combines battle, conversion, kingship, adventure and the spread of Christianity in Scandinavia.
Evidence Summary
Van Gogh copies the passage while writing to his ill brother Theo.
The quotation functions as consolation and belongs to a poetic passage Van Gogh preserved in correspondence.
CONTEXT
Author / Source
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Work
The Saga of King Olaf
Years / Period
3 Oct 1876
Van Gogh Relation
Quoted / Copied
EVIDENCE
Key Quotation
So hearts that are fainting / Grow full to o'erflowing
CONNECTIONS
Evidence Trail
3 Oct 1876 — Letter 92
Quoted / copied
So hearts that are fainting / Grow full to o'erflowing
Response: Van Gogh copies the passage while writing to his ill brother Theo.
Connection: The quotation functions as consolation and belongs to a poetic passage Van Gogh preserved in correspondence.
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Study Subject
Themes
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