IDENTITY
Waterloo
Literature
Work Summary
A historical novel continuing Erckmann-Chatrian's treatment of the Napoleonic wars through ordinary experience, focusing on the 1815 campaign and Waterloo. It contrasts patriotic or military rhetoric with exhaustion, violence and the perspective of common soldiers.
Evidence Summary
He suggests these books as a change of fare after Michelet and Renan.
No artistic connection is stated in this passage.
CONTEXT
Author / Source
Erckmann-Chatrian
Work
Waterloo
Years / Period
8 Mar 1875
Van Gogh Relation
Recommended / Sent
EVIDENCE
Key Quotation
CONNECTIONS
Evidence Trail
8 Mar 1875 — Letter 55
Recommended / Sent · Recommended
Van Gogh recommends Waterloo to Theo.
Response: He suggests these books as a change of fare after Michelet and Renan.
Connection: No artistic connection is stated in this passage.
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