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Cherry trees Quote by Alice Hoffman

“The most glorious hour in Manhattan was when twilight fell in sheets across the Great Lawn. Bands of blue turned darker by the moment as the last of the pale light filtered through the boughs of cherry trees and black locusts. In October, the meadows turned gold; the vines were twists of yellow…” quote by Alice Hoffman
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““The most glorious hour in Manhattan was when twilight fell in sheets across the Great Lawn. Bands of blue turned darker by the moment as the last of the pale light filtered through the boughs of cherry trees and black locusts. In October, the meadows turned gold; the vines were twists of yellow and red.””

Alice Hoffman

About This Quote

Source Book: The World According to Garp by John Irving, 1978

A vivid description of Manhattan’s changing light and colors, evoking seasonal beauty and emotional resonance.

In simple terms: Manhattan’s light shifts with seasons, creating beautiful scenes.

Key Takeaway

Notice and cherish changing seasons.

Themes

nature seasonality beauty emotion

Mood

reflective poetic nostalgic

Type

descriptive evocative literary

When to use this quote

  • urban walks
  • photography
  • writing inspiration
  • seasonal planning

Key Concepts

visual imagery temporal change environmental perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does seasonal change affect your mood?
  • What moments of beauty do you notice daily?
A Different Perspective

The description may idealize nature, overlooking urban challenges.

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