Fantasy Quote by C.S. Lewis
““As he rose to his feet he noticed that he was neither dripping nor panting for breath as anyone would expect after being under water. His clothes were perfectly dry. He was standing by the edge of a small pool—not more than ten feet from side to side in a wood. The trees grew close together and were so leafy that he could get no glimpse of the sky. All the light was green light that came through the leaves: but there must have been a very strong sun overhead, for this green daylight was bright and warm. It was the quietest wood you could possibly imagine. There were no birds, no insects, no animals, and no wind. You could almost feel the trees growing. The pool he had just got out of was not the only pool. There were dozens of others—a pool every few yards as far as his eyes could reach. You could almost feel the trees drinking the water up with their roots. This wood was very much alive.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: The Green Wood (excerpt), 1950
A surreal scene where a man emerges from water into a silent, vibrant forest, suggesting inner calm and wonder.
In simple terms: A quiet, magical forest after a strange experience.
Key Takeaway
Notice the peace in unexpected places.
Themes
nature
tranquility
surrealism
Mood
contemplative
dreamy
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative writing
- nature walks
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
perception
mindfulness
environment
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this setting affect your sense of reality?
- What emotions does the green light evoke?
A Different Perspective
The description may be overly fantastical for literal interpretation.
