But to tell even a tenth part of the marvels rich and…
““But to tell even a tenth part of the marvels rich and beautiful that were in the house of Krothering: its cool courts and colonnades rich with gems and fragrant with costly spices and strange blooms: its bed-chambers where, caught like Aphrodite in her golden net, the spirit of sleep seemed ever to shake slumber from its plumes, and none might be waking long in those chambers but sweet sleep overcame their eyelids: the Chamber of the Sun and the Chamber of the Moon, and the great middle hall with its high gallery and ivory stair: to tell of all these were but to cloy imagination with picturing in one while of over-much glory and splendour.””
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 describes an opulent, fantastical palace whose overwhelming beauty can numb the imagination.
In simple terms: A lavish palace is described in detail.
Key Takeaway
Beware being overwhelmed by excess.
Themes
luxury
imagination
overwhelm
architecture
beauty
Mood
awe
overwhelmed
curious
Type
descriptive
literary
expository
When to use this quote
- touring historic sites
- designing fantasy settings
- writing descriptive prose
- visual art inspiration
Key Concepts
fantasy worldbuilding
sensory description
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does excess affect perception?
- What emotions does such splendor evoke?
A Different Perspective
The extravagance may distract from deeper meaning or purpose.