I've found myself moved by letters and diaries in archives as well as trashy, summer blockbusters. It's possible to make a connection with any kind of writing - as long as the writing is good.
Women are like locked diaries that men expect to read like open books.
(pl. ) of Diary
Social and cultural history is often comprised of whatever diaries and letters remain and that is down to chance and wide open to interpretation.
As a historical novelist, there is very little I like more than spending time sorting through boxes of old letters, diaries, maps, trinkets, and baubles.
Very touching," said a voice from the stairway. "Do you want me to imitate a violin?" - Damon
If you read someone else's diary, you get what you deserve.