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A pasty costly-made, Where quail and pigeon, lark and…

“A pasty costly-made, Where quail and pigeon, lark and leveret lay, Like fossils of the rock, with golden yolks Imbedded and injellied.” quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
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“A pasty costly-made, Where quail and pigeon, lark and leveret lay, Like fossils of the rock, with golden yolks Imbedded and injellied.”

Alfred Lord Tennyson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Describes rare, precious moments like fossils with golden yolks, symbolizing fleeting beauty.

In simple terms: Precious moments are rare and beautiful.

Key Takeaway

Cherish fleeting beauty.

Themes

beauty preciousness transience

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • art appreciation
  • memories
  • travel

Key Concepts

metaphor poetry nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What “golden yolks” do you cherish?
  • How do you preserve fleeting beauty?
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