The Letters of Vincent Van Gogh - Paperback

An intimate portrait of one of history's most beloved artists—Vincent Van Gogh's letters reveal the passionate, tormented, and visionary soul behind masterpieces like Starry Night and Sunflowers.

This comprehensive Penguin Classics edition brings together Van Gogh's most significant correspondence, spanning his entire artistic career. Through letters primarily to his devoted brother Theo, Vincent opens his heart about his religious struggles, artistic development, mental health challenges, and the profound loneliness and beauty he experienced in his short, brilliant life.

What you'll discover:

• Van Gogh's intimate thoughts on art, color, and creative vision
• His deep bond with his brother Theo, who supported him emotionally and financially
• Reflections on his religious calling and spiritual struggles
• Insights into his mental health and the suffering that shadowed his genius
• His artistic influences, from Millet to Japanese prints
• Original drawings that illustrated his letters
• Biographical passages linking the letters to his life and work

Edited by Ronald de Leeuw and translated by Arnold J. Pomerans, this award-winning edition (Literary Award, 1997) presents Van Gogh's voice with clarity and sensitivity. The letters are not merely historical documents—they are works of art themselves, written with the same intensity and vision that characterized his paintings.

Through these pages, you'll encounter Van Gogh not as a tragic figure or tortured genius, but as a deeply human soul seeking meaning, beauty, and connection through his art.

Perfect for: Art lovers and students, admirers of Van Gogh's work, those interested in the creative process, readers of artist biographies and memoirs, students of art history, and anyone drawn to the intersection of art, spirituality, and the human condition.

This illustrated paperback edition includes 560 pages of Van Gogh's letters and original drawings.