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At the round earth's imagined corners, blow your trumpets…

“At the round earth's imagined corners, blow your trumpets, angels.” quote by John Donne
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“At the round earth's imagined corners, blow your trumpets, angels.”

John Donne

About This Quote

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

The poet calls on angels to sound trumpets at the imagined edges of a round earth, urging divine proclamation.

In simple terms: Summon angels to proclaim at the world’s limits.

Key Takeaway

Seek divine guidance beyond ordinary bounds.

Themes

spirituality poetry cosmology

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

poetic theological

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • artistic inspiration
  • public speaking
  • rituals

Key Concepts

angelic symbolism metaphor divine order

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you perceive the ‘edges’ of your world?
  • What role do angels play in your belief system?
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