Camelot Quote by Alan Jay Lerner
“The winter is forbidden till December, And exits March the second on the dot. By order summer lingers through September In Camelot.”
About This Quote
Source Song: “Camelot” from the musical Camelot, 1960
The narrative describes a seasonal rule where winter is postponed until December, March begins precisely, and summer lingers unusually long in a mythical realm.
In simple terms: Winter delayed, March exact, summer extended in Camelot.
Key Takeaway
Notice how timing can be manipulated.
Themes
myth
time
order
Mood
dreamy
poetic
Type
mythical
lyative
When to use this quote
- storytelling
- theatrical productions
- historical allegory
Key Concepts
seasonal control
mythical governance
narrative symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this timing suggest about power?
- How does myth reshape our view of seasons?
A Different Perspective
The literal timing is fictional, limiting practical relevance.
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