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.
The world may never put a face with this mysterious woman or know the circumstances of their affair and his letters are all that is left of a love as intensely passionate as the music for which Beethoven became famous. Compositions such as the Moonlight Sonata as well as Beethoven's many symphonies（交响曲） express eloquently the tragedy of a relationship never publicly realized.
July 6, 1806
My angel, my all, my very self —— only a few words today and at that with your pencil —— not till tomorrow will my lodgings be definitely determined upon —— what a useless waste of time. Why this deep sorrow where necessity speaks —— can our love endure except through sacrifices —— except through not demanding everything —— can you change it that you are not wholly mine, I not wholly thine?
Oh, God! look out into the beauties of nature and comfort yourself with that which must be —— love demands everything and that very justly —— that it is with me so far as you are concerned, and you with me. If we were wholly united you would feel the pain of it as little as I!
Now a quick change to things internal from things external. We shall surely see each other; moreover, I cannot communicate to you the observations I have made during the last few days touching my own life —— if our hearts were always close together I would make none of the kind. My heart is full of many things to say to you - Ah! —— there are moments when I feel that speech is nothing after all —— cheer up —— remain my true, only treasure, my all as I am yours; the gods must send us the rest that which shall be best for us.
Your faithful,
Ludwig
相关单词：immortal
immortal解释：adj.不朽的；永生的，不死的；神的
immortal例句：
The wild cocoa tree is effectively immortal.野生可可树实际上是不会死的。
The heroes of the people are immortal!人民英雄永垂不朽！
相关单词：passionate
passionate解释：adj.热情的，热烈的，激昂的，易动情的，易怒的，性情暴躁的
passionate例句：
He is said to be the most passionate man.据说他是最有激情的人。
He is very passionate
相关单词：sonata
sonata解释：n.奏鸣曲
sonata例句：
He played a piano sonata of his own composition.他弹奏了一首自作的钢琴奏鸣曲。
The young boy played the violin sonata masterfully.那个小男孩的小提琴奏鸣曲拉得很熟练。
相关单词：eloquently
eloquently解释：adv. 雄辩地(有口才地, 富于表情地)
eloquently例句：
I was toasted by him most eloquently at the dinner. 进餐时他口若悬河地向我祝酒。
The poet eloquently expresses the sense of lost innocence. 诗人动人地表达了失去天真的感觉。
相关单词：lodgings
lodgings解释：n. 出租的房舍, 寄宿舍
lodgings例句：
When he reached his lodgings the sun had set. 他到达公寓房间时，太阳已下山了。
I'm on the hunt for lodgings. 我正在寻找住所。
相关单词：determined
determined解释：adj.坚定的；有决心的
determined例句：
I have determined on going to Tibet after graduation.我已决定毕业后去西藏。
He determined to view the rooms behind the office.他决定查看一下办公室后面的房间。
相关单词：touching
touching解释：adj.动人的，使人感伤的
touching例句：
It was a touching sight.这是一幅动人的景象。
His letter was touching.他的信很感人。
