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Coldly, sadly descends The autumn evening. The Field…

“Coldly, sadly descends The autumn evening. The Field Strewn with its dank yellow drifts Of wither'd leaves, and the elms, Fade into dimness apace, Silent; hardly a shout From a few boys late at their play!” quote by Matthew Arnold
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“Coldly, sadly descends The autumn evening. The Field Strewn with its dank yellow drifts Of wither'd leaves, and the elms, Fade into dimness apace, Silent; hardly a shout From a few boys late at their play!”

Matthew Arnold

About This Quote

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

Autumn evening descends quietly, with fading light and dying leaves, while children's play fades into silence.

In simple terms: Autumn evenings grow quiet as light fades and play ends.

Key Takeaway

Notice the quiet transition of seasons.

Themes

nature seasonal change silence

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • evening walks
  • observing nature
  • reflecting on change
  • children's play ending

Key Concepts

impermanence melancholy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the fading light symbolize for you?
  • How do you find meaning in seasonal change?
A Different Perspective

The quiet can mask underlying sorrow.

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