Absence Quote by John Crowe Ransom
“Two evils, monstrous either one apart, Possessed me, and were long and loath at going: A cry of Absence, Absence, in the heart, And in the wood the furious winter blowing.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Winter Night”, 1935, published in The New Republic
Two evils haunt the speaker, creating a sense of longing and harsh winter imagery.
In simple terms: Two evils cause longing in winter.
Key Takeaway
Recognize inner conflicts.
Themes
conflict
longing
nature
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- winter travel
- mental health
- creative writing
- meditation
Key Concepts
existential dread
psychological turmoil
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal “evils” do you feel?
- How does winter symbolize your inner state?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation may be overly literal.
