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“But O for the touch of a vanished hand, And the sound of a voice that is still!” quote by Alfred Tennyson
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““But O for the touch of a vanished hand, And the sound of a voice that is still!””

Alfred Tennyson

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Lady of Shalott", 1832

Longing for a lost touch and voice that still lingers.

In simple terms: Missing a vanished hand and voice.

Key Takeaway

Cherish lingering memories.

Themes

loss longing memory

Mood

melancholic poetic

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • grief
  • artistic inspiration
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

nostalgia unrequited love

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the vanished hand symbolize?
  • How do you honor lingering voices?
A Different Perspective

May trap in past sorrow.

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