Along the shore the cloud waves break, The twin suns sink…
““Along the shore the cloud waves break, The twin suns sink beneath the lake, The shadows lengthen In Carcosa. Strange is the night where black stars rise, And strange moons circle through the skies But stranger still is Lost Carcosa. Songs that the Hyades shall sing, Where flap the tatters of the King, Must die unheard in Dim Carcosa. Song of my soul, my voice is dead; Die thou, unsung, as tears unshed Shall dry and die in Lost Carcosa. Cassilda's Song in "The King in Yellow," Act i, Scene 2.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage evokes a haunting, otherworldly landscape filled with strange celestial phenomena and a sense of loss.
In simple terms: A eerie, mysterious place called Carcosa.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the unknown and its mysteries.
Themes
mystery
the supernatural
loss
Mood
eerie
melancholic
Type
poetic
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- dream analysis
- artistic inspiration
- psychological exploration
Key Concepts
existential dread
mythology
literary symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions does this strange evoke?
- How does the setting reflect inner turmoil?
A Different Perspective
The imagery may be overly obscure for some readers.