IDENTITY
The Wide, Wide World
Literature
Work Summary
A sentimental coming-of-age novel about the young Ellen Montgomery, who is separated from her mother and must adapt to unfamiliar households and hardships. Her development is shaped by friendship, domestic discipline and evangelical Christian faith.
Evidence Summary
Direct positive response to the novel.
No artistic connection stated here.
CONTEXT
Author / Source
Elizabeth Wetherell (Susan Warner)
Work
The Wide, Wide World
Years / Period
26 Feb 1877
Van Gogh Relation
Read, Discussed / Commented On
EVIDENCE
Key Quotation
CONNECTIONS
Evidence Trail
26 Feb 1877 — Letter 103
Discussed / Commented On · Discussed / retold
Van Gogh says he told Mager about the book and calls it beautiful.
Response: Direct positive response to the novel.
Connection: No artistic connection stated here.
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