Amputation Quote by Edward Gorey
“Mr Earbrass stands on the terrace at twilight. It is bleak; it is cold; and the virtue has gone out of everything. Words drift through his mind: anguish turnips conjunctions illness defeat string parties no parties urns desuetude disaffection claws loss Trebizond napkins shame stones distance fever Antipodes mush glaciers incoherence labels miasma amputation tides deceit mourning elsewards.”
About This Quote
Source Illustrated Book: The Gashlycrumb Tinies, 1999
A bleak, surreal scene reflects existential emptiness and the loss of moral direction.
In simple terms: Despair and loss dominate the mind.
Key Takeaway
Embrace meaning despite darkness.
Themes
existentialism
despair
surrealism
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
artistic
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- personal reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
nihilism
symbolism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the loss of virtue signify?
- How can one find purpose in bleakness?
A Different Perspective
The imagery may overwhelm, obscuring clarity.
