Vincent and Theo : the Van Gogh brothers / Deborah Heiligman.
| Author/creator | Heiligman, Deborah author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York : Godwin Books / Henry Holt and Company, 2017. |
| Copyright Date | ©2017 |
| Description | 454 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Threshold -- Entresol: A glimpse into the future -- Beginnings (1852-1872) -- Dangers (1873-1875) -- Missteps, stumbles (1875-1879) -- Fissures (1879-1890) -- The quest (1880-1882) -- Storms (1882-1883) -- Endings and beginnings (1884-1885) -- An expanded palette (1885-1887) -- Bonds (1887-1888) -- Passions (1888) -- Abundances (1888-1889) -- Futures (1890) -- A sense of the finite (1890) -- Remains (1890-1891) -- Exit -- People -- Vincent and Theo's journey. |
| Abstract | The deep and enduring friendship between Vincent and Theo Van Gogh shaped both brothers' lives. They shared everything, swapping stories of lovers and friends, successes and disappointments, dreams and ambitions. Heiligman draws on the letters Vincent wrote to Theo during his lifetime to weave a tale of two lives intertwined as Theo supported Vincent's struggles to find his path in life. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages [428]-446) and index. |
| Interest age level | Ages 14 and up |
| Interest grade level | Grades 7 and up |
| Audience | 900 Lexile |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| LCCN | 2016009017 |
| ISBN | 9780805093391 hardcover |
| ISBN | 0805093397 hardcover |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 759.9492 H3636V | ✔ Available | Place Hold |