(英文版)贝多芬的情书

Love letter

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), one of history"s most famous and mysterious composers died at the age of 57 with one great secret. Upon his death, a love letter was found among his possessions. It was written to an unknown woman who Beethoven simply called his Immortal Beloved.

You are suffering, you, my most precious one ---- I have noticed this very moment that letters have to be handed in very early, on Monday ---- or on Thursday ---- the only days when the mail coach goes from here to K. ---- You are suffering ---- Oh, where I am, you are with me ---- I will see to it that you and I, that I can live with you. What a life!!! As it is now!!! Without you ---- pursued by the wish to deserve just as little as I deserved it ----However much you love me ---- my love for you is even greater ---- but never conceal yourself from me ---- good night. Dear God ---- so near! So far! Is not our love truly founded in Heaven ---- and, what is more, as strongly cemented as the firmament of heaven?

Even when I am in bed my thoughts rush to you, my immortal beloved, now and then joyfully, then again sadly, waiting to know whether Fate will hear our prayer ---- To face life I must live altogether with you or never see you. Yes, I am resolved to be a wanderer abroad until I can fly to your arms and say that I have found my true home with you and enfolded in your arms let my soul be wafted to the realm of blessed spirits ---- unfortunately it must be so ---- You will become composed, the more so as you know that I am faithful to you; no other woman can ever possess my heart ---- never ---- never ---- Angel, I have just heard that the post goes every day ---- and therefore I must close, so that you may receive the letter immediately ---- Be calm; for only by calmly considering our lives can we achieve our purpose to live together ---- be calm ---- love me ---- Today ---- yesterday ---- what tearful longing for you ---- for you ---- you ---- my life ---- my all ---- all good wishes to you ---- Oh, do continue to love me ---- never misjudge your lover’s most faithful heart.

Ever yours

Ever mine

Ever ours