Brain Pickings by Maria Popova

Robert Browning on Artistic Integrity, Withstanding Criticism, and the Courage to Create Rather Than Cater

Robert Browning on Artistic Integrity, Withstanding Criticism, and the Courage to Create Rather Than Cater

Brain Pickings by Maria Popova - Maria Popova

A countercultural serenade to the wellspring of the creative spirit against the tidal forces of commerce and criticism. “Does what goes on inside show on the outside?” the 26-year-old Van Gogh wrote to his brother in his stirring letter about the struggle for artistic purpose and recognition. …

View on brainpickings.org

Brain Pickings by Maria Popova

An inventory of interestingness.

More Stories by Brain Pickings by Maria Popova