Children Quote by James Joyce
““. . . for she was the only girl they loved, as she is the queenly pearl you prize, because of the way the night that first we met she is bound to be, methinks, and not in vain, the darling of my heart, sleeping in her april cot, within her singachamer, with her greengageflavoured candywhistle duetted to the crazyquilt, Isobel, she is so pretty, truth to tell, wildwood's eyes and primarose hair, quietly, all the woods so wild, in mauves of moss and daphnedews, how all so still she lay, neath of the whitethorn, child of tree, like some losthappy leaf, like blowing flower stilled, as fain would she anon, for soon again 'twill be, win me, woo me, wed me, ah weary me!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Ulysses, James Joyce, 1922
A lyrical expression of love and longing, portraying the beloved as a radiant, ethereal figure amidst nature.
In simple terms: Love described as a vivid, nature‑filled vision.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and pursue love with devotion.
Themes
love
nature
longing
beauty
Mood
romantic
dreamy
poetic
Type
literary
emotional
descriptive
When to use this quote
- courtship
- poetic inspiration
- personal reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Romanticism
symbolism
imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the natural imagery reveal about the beloved?
- How does the speaker’s yearning shape the tone?
A Different Perspective
The poetic style may obscure clear meaning for some readers.
