A Romantic Love Letter written by George Sand  to Dr Pietro Pagello.

It is believed that this romantic love letter was written 1834

The mild and cloudy climate from which I come has left me with gentle melancholy impressions; what passions has the generous sun that has bronzed your brow given you?

I know how to love and how to suffer, and you, what do you know of love?

The ardour of your glances, the violent clasp of your arms, I do not know whether to combat your passion or to share it. One does not love like this in my country; beside you I am no more than a pale statue that regards you with desire, with trouble, with astonishment.

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George Sand (Amantine Aurore Dudevant), French writer, to Dr Pietro Pagello in the summer of 1834.