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this might be a beauty to send men mad. Her body was…

“this might be a beauty to send men mad. Her body was slight with a child’s slenderness, but her breasts were full and pointed and her throat round as a lily stem. Her hair was rosy gold, streaming long and unbound over the golden-green robe. The large eyes that I remembered were gold-green too…” quote by Mary Stewart
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““this might be a beauty to send men mad. Her body was slight with a child’s slenderness, but her breasts were full and pointed and her throat round as a lily stem. Her hair was rosy gold, streaming long and unbound over the golden-green robe. The large eyes that I remembered were gold-green too, liquid and clear as a stream running over mosses, and the small mouth lifted into a smile over kitten’s teeth””

Mary Stewart

About This Quote

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

A vivid, sensual description of a woman whose beauty is both delicate and powerful, evoking both admiration and danger.

In simple terms: A beautiful woman can be both gentle and intense.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the complexity behind appearances.

Themes

beauty danger seduction

Mood

captivating intense

Type

descriptive literary

When to use this quote

  • romantic interest
  • artistic inspiration
  • character analysis

Key Concepts

aestheticism dual nature femininity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does allure affect perception?
  • What risks arise from idealizing beauty?
A Different Perspective

Beauty can be unsettling and provoke obsession.

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