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“after all had eaten, then Geraint, For now the wine made summer in his veins, Let his eye rove in following, or rest On Enid at her lowly handmaid-work,” quote by Baron Alfred Tennyson
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““after all had eaten, then Geraint,   For now the wine made summer in his veins,   Let his eye rove in following, or rest   On Enid at her lowly handmaid-work,””

Baron Alfred Tennyson

About This Quote

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

After feasting, Geraint feels invigorated, letting his gaze wander, eventually resting on Enid’s humble service.

In simple terms: Geraint enjoys wine, then admires Enid’s simple work.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate modest labor.

Themes

literature romance human experience

Mood

reflective sentimental

Type

narrative lyetic

When to use this quote

  • reading poetry
  • studying classics
  • personal introspection

Key Concepts

joy humility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does wine affect perception?
  • What does Enid’s role signify?
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