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“Evening was deepening, and the fever of early summer, like the temperature of a dead giant, had dropped completely from the covering air.” quote by Kenzaburō Ōe
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““Evening was deepening, and the fever of early summer, like the temperature of a dead giant, had dropped completely from the covering air.””

Kenzaburō Ōe

About This Quote

Source Novel: A Personal Matter, 1964

The evening heat dissipates, symbolizing relief after intense emotional or physical strain.

In simple terms: Heat fades, bringing calm.

Key Takeaway

Notice relief after intense periods.

Themes

tranquility relief nature

Mood

calm reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • summer evenings
  • post‑crisis
  • stress recovery
  • meditation

Key Concepts

literature symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the fading heat represent for you?
  • How do you recognize relief after tension?
A Different Perspective

May be too poetic for some readers.

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