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“Behind the corpse in the reservoir, behind the ghost on the links, Behind the land who dances and the man who madly drinks, Under the look of fatigue, the attack of migraine and the sigh, There is always another story, there is more than meets the eye. —W. H. Auden “At Last the Secret is Out” quote by James E. Starrs
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““Behind the corpse in the reservoir, behind the ghost on the links, Behind the land who dances and the man who madly drinks, Under the look of fatigue, the attack of migraine and the sigh, There is always another story, there is more than meets the eye. —W. H. Auden “At Last the Secret is Out””

James E. Starrs

About This Quote

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

Behind visible tragedies lie hidden stories, reminding us that reality often surpasses initial perception.

In simple terms: Stories lie beneath visible tragedies.

Key Takeaway

Seek deeper understanding beyond appearances.

Themes

mystery hidden narratives perception depth storytelling

Mood

curious thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • investigative journalism
  • creative writing
  • historical research
  • personal reflection
  • critical analysis

Key Concepts

literature philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What story might be hidden here?
  • How does perspective shape truth?
A Different Perspective

Not all hidden stories are accessible.

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