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

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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.