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Tall windows show Infinity; And, hard reality, The candles…

“Tall windows show Infinity; And, hard reality, The candles weep and pry and dance Like lives mocked at by Chance. The rooms are vast as Sleep within; When once I ventured in, Chill Silence, like a surging sea, Slowly enveloped me.” quote by Edith Sitwell
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“Tall windows show Infinity; And, hard reality, The candles weep and pry and dance Like lives mocked at by Chance. The rooms are vast as Sleep within; When once I ventured in, Chill Silence, like a surging sea, Slowly enveloped me.”

Edith Sitwell

About This Quote

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

She uses vivid imagery to contrast infinite space with fragile human experience, evoking awe and melancholy.

In simple terms: Infinity and reality clash, creating a haunting, beautiful scene.

Key Takeaway

Embrace both wonder and the harshness of life.

Themes

art existence beauty

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

poetic contemplative

When to use this quote

  • reading poetry
  • contemplating nature
  • writing reflective prose

Key Concepts

imagery contrast transcendence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does the poem make you feel about eternity?
  • What personal moments echo this contrast?
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