Napoleon wrote, 'I awake all filled with you. Your image and the intoxicating pleasures of last night, allow my senses no rest.' Written decades ago yet, still incredibly passionate.
We may not write 75,000 letters in our lifetime, as Napoleon did. Many of which were to Josephine, both before and during their marriage. Yet we cannot deny the pleasure that one heartfelt letter can bring.
With the release of the new film, 'Sex and the City,' we are seeing a possible new trend. The rebirth of the love letter. To have one pour their emotions onto a piece of paper. Laying the heart exposed, anticipating a favorable response.
So what then has played a pivotal role in the revival of this lost art?
Was it the scene where Carrie read to Mr. Big? Absolutely! Thus, creating a wide spread epidemic, to say the least. Millions of women set out on what should have been a simple journey. To have, to hold, their own copy of 'Love Letters of Great Men.' All for naught, their search was in vain. 'We've been had,' came the outcry. It doesn't exist.
All was not lost. In order to satisfy the requests of these hungry women, their focus was directed away from the big screen, to a book called, "Love Letters of Great Men and Women: From the Eighteenth Century to the Present Day." I love happy endings!
Through my own personal research, I was able to stumble upon some very enticing tidbits. The oldest love letter was said to have been written on a brick. We can only hope the recipient, never got angry.
And Beethoven, a man with a secret? It is reported that at the time of his death a single love letter was found among his possessions. Written to his Immortal Beloved. Were there more? Had she returned it? He tells her, "can our love endure except through sacrifices, except through not demanding everything."
In closing, I have a question for you, "Has a love letter ever changed your life?" I would love hearing your story. Or if you would like to share your opinions, thoughts, regarding the book, "Love Letters of Great Men and Women: From the Eighteenth Century to the Present Day," visit me at Romantic Love Letters
Chloe Cavanaugh
Chloe has a love for many things. Most importantly her family. When she's not with them, she's usually found researching her latest project. You can see how busy she has been, by viewing some of her work Drop her a line, through any of her sites. Let her know what interests you. She would enjoy that.
We may not write 75,000 letters in our lifetime, as Napoleon did. Many of which were to Josephine, both before and during their marriage. Yet we cannot deny the pleasure that one heartfelt letter can bring.
With the release of the new film, 'Sex and the City,' we are seeing a possible new trend. The rebirth of the love letter. To have one pour their emotions onto a piece of paper. Laying the heart exposed, anticipating a favorable response.
So what then has played a pivotal role in the revival of this lost art?
Was it the scene where Carrie read to Mr. Big? Absolutely! Thus, creating a wide spread epidemic, to say the least. Millions of women set out on what should have been a simple journey. To have, to hold, their own copy of 'Love Letters of Great Men.' All for naught, their search was in vain. 'We've been had,' came the outcry. It doesn't exist.
All was not lost. In order to satisfy the requests of these hungry women, their focus was directed away from the big screen, to a book called, "Love Letters of Great Men and Women: From the Eighteenth Century to the Present Day." I love happy endings!
Through my own personal research, I was able to stumble upon some very enticing tidbits. The oldest love letter was said to have been written on a brick. We can only hope the recipient, never got angry.
And Beethoven, a man with a secret? It is reported that at the time of his death a single love letter was found among his possessions. Written to his Immortal Beloved. Were there more? Had she returned it? He tells her, "can our love endure except through sacrifices, except through not demanding everything."
In closing, I have a question for you, "Has a love letter ever changed your life?" I would love hearing your story. Or if you would like to share your opinions, thoughts, regarding the book, "Love Letters of Great Men and Women: From the Eighteenth Century to the Present Day," visit me at Romantic Love Letters
Chloe Cavanaugh
Chloe has a love for many things. Most importantly her family. When she's not with them, she's usually found researching her latest project. You can see how busy she has been, by viewing some of her work Drop her a line, through any of her sites. Let her know what interests you. She would enjoy that.
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