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And though the shadow of a sigh May tremble through the…

“And though the shadow of a sigh May tremble through the story, For "happy summer days" gone by, And vanish'd summer glory-- It shall not touch with breath of bale, The pleasance of our fairy-tale.” quote by Lewis Carroll
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““And though the shadow of a sigh May tremble through the story, For "happy summer days" gone by, And vanish'd summer glory-- It shall not touch with breath of bale, The pleasance of our fairy-tale.””

Lewis Carroll

About This Quote

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

Even when sorrow shadows a story, cherished summer memories remain untouched by bitterness.

In simple terms: Happy memories stay safe from sorrow.

Key Takeaway

Hold onto joyful memories.

Themes

memory joy resilience

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • grieving loss
  • celebrating past
  • comforting grief

Key Concepts

nostalgia poetry emotional endurance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What summer moments sustain you now?
  • How can you honor loss while embracing joy?
A Different Perspective

May romanticizing the past hinder present healing.

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