The letters
Amalia’s writing desk
Amalia started to correspond with her father since she first arrived in Greece. She used vivid and detailed descriptions about everything, creating an idyllic view of Greece. Her elegant and detailed descriptions were a result of the way she had been raised and the romantic spirit of the time. All her letters towards her father began with the words: “My dearest, kind, angelic father…” and ended with the words “Your daughter, who will love you forever. Amalia”. Her way of writing was impulsive, emotional and full of images. She always addressed him in plural, since at that time, the use of plural, even from his own daughter, was obviously due to respect, politeness and his official rank.
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King Otto's first palace
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