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Book of the Week: Vincent van Gogh - The Letters

Book of the Week: Vincent van Gogh - The Letters: Episode 2

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Vincent van Gogh: The Letters

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Vincent van Gogh - The Letters

BBC Radio 4 - Book of the Week, Vincent van Gogh - The Letters, Episode 2

Vincent begins his artistic studies in earnest, and embarks on a troubled relationship.

Vincent begins his artistic studies in earnest, but also embarks on a relationship with a pregnant prostitute, bringing him into conflict with his family. Read by Mark Rylance.

Mark Rylance reads from a new edition of Van Gogh's prodigious correspondence.

Vincent begins his artistic studies in earnest under the guidance of the artist Anton Mauve. He also embarks on a relationship with a pregnant prostitute, Christien, whom he decides to take under his wing. But this brings him into conflict with his family.

Abridged by Doreen Estall.

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Mark Rylance and Julius D'Silva read from a new edition of Van Gogh's correspondence

Mark Rylance and Julius D'Silva read from a new edition of Van Gogh's prodigious correspondence

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