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Loading... Vincent's Women: The Untold Story of the Loves of Vincent van Goghby Donna Russo
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers. Fascinating romantic history of this enigmatic painter. Great research done on this topic, and you can see how some tragedy might have affected his mental health and his work. ( )This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers. Highly recommend this book. It was well researched and well written. Ms. Russo, the author, recreated events in Van Gogh's life through letters and other material. She described the heartbreaks Van Gogh underwent even from the time of his birth as he took on the name Vincent from a previously deceased brother. It appears from the book that his mother never nurtured him and this fact seemed to color all his relationships for the rest of his life. Ms. Russo describes Van Gogh's loving relationship with his brother Theo who supported him throughout his life financially and emotionally. There were a series of women Van Gogh encountered through his life but he was never able to have a meaningful relationship with them because of his lack of nurturance as a child. There is a lot to learn in reading this book about the loneliness and heartbreak Van Gogh endured despite his creating of beautiful art that has been loved by all even to this day.
The writing and dialogue are all so well done, and the use of a fictional narrative makes it all feel authentic. Very highly recommended. Vincent's Women: The Untold Story of the Loves of Vincent van Gogh represents historical fiction at its best by melding the myths and facts of the artist's life with a dramatic biographical inspection that explores underlying truths about the pivotal moments of Vincent's life. A symphonic novel that sheds new light on an elusive genius.
Donna Russo's 'Vincent's Women' delves into the enigmatic world of Vincent van Gogh's loves, challenging the prevailing myths surrounding his life. Guided by Johanna van Gogh Bonger, Vincent's sister-in-law, the novel unravels the truth through the eyes of women who shaped his existence. Drawing from Vincent's extensive correspondence with his brother Theo, the narrative brings pivotal moments to life while questioning his sexuality, the mystery of his lost ear, and the circumstances of his death. This captivating exploration prompts readers to reconsider the conventional narrative and contemplate the profound role of love in Vincent's tumultuous life. No library descriptions found.
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