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1. Van Gogh's quest for mercy: three Biblical paintings

Author

Sturtevant, Henry H.

Subjects
Good Samaritan (Parable) -- Criticism and interpretation, Parables -- Criticism and interpretation, Painters -- Works, Anthropology/archeology/folklore, Philosophy and religion
Abstract

Van Gogh, who many believed was excessively religious, painted three paintings that gave a deep insight to his compassionate and generous side. The Good Samaritan, Pieta and The Raising gave one an understanding of the painter's own faith, experience of healing and compassion.

Published
2003

2. Thomas Pynchon's Political Parable: Parallels between Vineland and 'Rip Van Winkle'

Author

THOREEN, DAVID

Subjects
Vineland (Book) -- Criticism and interpretation, Rip Van Winkle (Short story) -- Criticism and interpretation, Characters and characteristics in literature -- Criticism and interpretation, Politics in literature -- Criticism and interpretation, Parables -- Criticism and interpretation, Anthropology/archeology/folklore, History, Literature/writing
Abstract

As a historical novelist whose subject is America and whose passion is politics, Thomas Pynchon is aware of the twentieth-century evolution of 'the imperial presidency.'(1) Vineland (1990), Pynchon's fourth novel, [...]

Published
2001

3. The Snake Who Lost His Hiss

Author

Kapur, Kamla

Subjects
Good and evil -- Religious aspects, Hinduism, Parables -- Criticism and interpretation, Anthropology/archeology/folklore, Philosophy and religion
Published
1999

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