2nd September 1820
Can fiction (or drama) be a student’s book about
history? That is what I am thinking about tonight. It is late. William fell
asleep, stopped groaning. I would stroke those blond hair, but I do not want to
wake him up. Flames dance on his face pretty. He is no longer suffering, he
fell asleep. And new day will raise tomorrow, maybe his body will not feel any
pain anymore.
Oh, he bite his moustache… Like he knows that I
write and think of him…
Coming back to first sentence of this note… I
have read King Lear by William Shakespeare today, and a little bit of
his Chronicles. I really like this English writer. Maybe my William is
his new incarnation… Maybe that is Romeo who never died… Anyway, I really like
Mary Stuart’s story. I would love to say something about it someday… But I am
not in mood today…
Or maybe today… After one moment of reflection… Yes,
I like Shakespeare and the Queen of Scots, not England, my namesake. Mary was a
tragic personality, even Shakespearean, but extremely inspiring, full of
enthusiasm, energy and of course she was a Catholic just like me!
When I read or watch the plays of the playwright
mentioned above, I think that it is definitely some kind of historical student’s
book. I feel like it increases my knowledge of the English isles. It is obvious
that every word and act are not authentic, but the overall artistic shape says
a lot about this era. Who knows, maybe someday somebody will create such an
excellent source which will teach history and be fun...
King Lear is a good
and entertaining book. No wonder the old man has gone mad. I would be probably furioso
just like him if I lived in such a world without conscience. Anyway, as my previous
hypothesis states… I think this is a good example of being a coursebook about
history. I heard that the legend of this king was illustrated here extremely
faithfully. The ending is also tragically touching... Nothing but impulses rule
the world and there is no justice in it... Hell normally... There are also such
ironic moments... Such a colourful poetry...
I also like Midsummer Night's Dream very
much. Combining antique with the story of fairies? Genius! It fits nowadays! And
Romeo and Juliet’s story is obviousness. But I would give it another
happier fairy-tale style ending. I do not like endless sadness… To be or not
to be? That is the question... I also do not like criminals… If you know
what I mean.
Bien, c’est la bonne moment pour continuer mon
l’histoire de voyage maintenant (Well, it is a good moment to continue my story
of travel now). As I am writing about such old times, even ancient, maybe few
words about the castle of William the Conqueror in Windsor today. The
paintings, arts etc. that I saw there were delightful! Gardens too. And the
castle is so old... The fact that it was built in the 11th century
works on senses... A good place for some romances. Such a romantic and even
gothic atmosphere it was.
I remember we went to Oxford next. Maybe someday
you will study constitutional law there, my son. Anyway, it should not affect
the study – who occupies what kind of social status – but I noticed that people
definitely do not remember about equality there... It was only a moment, but I
heard and saw that aristocrats are treated better at these universities. Oh,
that is no good... Times are changing...
I could not leave it this way. I went to the
chancellor right away, and my name only made him blush. They know perfectly
well who they are dealing with and I was promised to gain a change. Ha! Wait
patiently, men. Women will show you how to act correctly in politics soon.
I will tell you about further events later, my
dear diary. The deepest black of the night has already come... Maybe next time
I will describe the events of getting Shakespeare's chair? Who knows? As you
probably guess, it was a real fight for it. Ah, I really had to have this chair...
Alright! Goodnight now!
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