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For there upon a bed of soft wool lay the most splendid…

“For there upon a bed of soft wool lay the most splendid jewel, a jewel such as Dyson had never dreamed of, and within it shone the blue of far skies, and the green of the sea by the shore, and the red of the ruby, and deep violet rays, and in the middle of all it seemed aflame as if a fountain of…” quote by Arthur Machen
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““For there upon a bed of soft wool lay the most splendid jewel, a jewel such as Dyson had never dreamed of, and within it shone the blue of far skies, and the green of the sea by the shore, and the red of the ruby, and deep violet rays, and in the middle of all it seemed aflame as if a fountain of fire rose up, and fell, and rose again with sparks like stars for drops.””

Arthur Machen

About This Quote

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

A vivid description of a fantastical jewel embodying multiple colors and fire, symbolizing wonder and the unknown.

In simple terms: A magical jewel shows many colors and fire, representing mystery.

Key Takeaway

Embrace wonder and explore the unknown.

Themes

imagination wonder fantasy

Mood

awe inspired

Type

descriptive poetic

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • artistic inspiration
  • visual design
  • storytelling
  • worldbuilding

Key Concepts

symbolism color theory mythic imagery

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does each color represent to you?
  • How can such vivid imagery inspire your own creativity?
A Different Perspective

May distract from concrete meaning without context.

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