The Letters of a Post-Impressionist

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English · 1913 · 6h 43m · Art, Biography & Autobiography, Essays & Short Works, Letters

4.7 (60 reviews)

“Being the Familiar Correspondence of Vincent Van Gogh ... [Van Gogh's] art was appreciated during his life only by a very few and it is but within recent years that it has found admirers who in many cases have been most ardently enthusiastic. Of the following letters, some were addressed to his brother and the remainder to his friend E. Bernard. (Summary from Preface)

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Introductory Essay, Part 1 23:38 Read by Elisabeth Sollog
Introductory Essay, Part 2 25:47 Read by Elisabeth Sollog
Introductory Essay, Part 3 21:25 Read by Elisabeth Sollog
Introductory Essay, Part 4 19:51 Read by Elisabeth Sollog
Preface and Letters to His Brother, Part 1 22:20 Read by Cooper Leith
Letters to His Brother, Part 2 34:57 Read by Cooper Leith
Letters to His Brother, Part 3 27:46 Read by Cooper Leith
Letters to E. Bernard, Part 1 30:21 Read by Cooper Leith
Letters to E. Bernard, Part 2 26:50 Read by Gabriela Cowan
Letters to E. Bernard, Part 3 22:32 Read by Gabriela Cowan
Letters to E. Bernard, Part 4 24:03 Read by Cooper Leith
Further Letters to His Brother, Part 1 14:26 Read by Elisabeth Sollog
Further Letters to His Brother, Part 2 16:47 Read by Elisabeth Sollog
More Letters to E. Bernard 22:14 Read by Cooper Leith
More Letters to His Brother, Part 1 23:07 Read by Elisabeth Sollog
More Letters to His Brother, Part 2 25:02 Read by Elisabeth Sollog
More Letters to His Brother, Part 3 22:41 Read by Elisabeth Sollog

Reviews

The reader does not interpret the French quotes by other painters into English.


(2 stars)

Therefore, I stopped listening and of course, realize this is how the Book was written. I also realize this is free to the public But I’m also free to find books that are in English! What’s the most interested in hearing this book as I commute throughout the city and on long trips. I’m very disappointed. But I do appreciate the effort, efforts and energy for those who are freely giving their time to read the book to us.

Very revealing...


(5 stars)

I really loved every minute of this. Though I had already known bits and pieces of van Gogh's life it had so much more meaning to hear it in his words. The narrators also did a wonderful job.

great letters. reading varies


(5 stars)

i found these letters an amazing look into Van Gogh not covered in the art history books. The reading is by a variety of people and the quality varied.

work of art


(4 stars)

surprisingly good, I thought this would be boring but it turned out to be as much a work of art as Vincent's actual art 🤔

Very instructive on art


(5 stars)

Listening to Van Gogh's letters is not only instructive but soothing. You feel his love of life and passion for painting. I learnt such a lot...

Poetic words read full of sentiment


(5 stars)

Thank you so much for this inspiring reading!


(5 stars)

great book choice. 5* for book and another 5 for readers.


(5 stars)

loved it. gave meaning to my creative thought process.