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Haunted Quote by H.H. Munro

“Miles away, down through an opening in the hills, he could catch glimpses of a road where motor-cars sometimes passed, and yet here, so removed from the arteries of the latest civilization, was a bat-haunted old homestead, where something unmistakably like witchcraft seemed to hold a very…” quote by H.H. Munro
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““Miles away, down through an opening in the hills, he could catch glimpses of a road where motor-cars sometimes passed, and yet here, so removed from the arteries of the latest civilization, was a bat-haunted old homestead, where something unmistakably like witchcraft seemed to hold a very practical sway.””

H.H. Munro

About This Quote

Source Short Story: “The Bat” by H.H. Munro (Saki), 1915

Even in remote places, remnants of modern life and superstition coexist, influencing daily existence.

In simple terms: Old meets new in isolated settings.

Key Takeaway

Recognize hidden influences in surroundings.

Themes

tradition modernity isolation

Mood

contemplative nostalgic

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • rural life
  • historical settings

Key Concepts

cultural clash environmental influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does environment shape belief?
  • What modern elements persist in remote areas?
A Different Perspective

Superstition can limit progress.

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