Flower Quote by L.M. Montgomery
““...raised herself on one round elbow and looked out on a tiny river like a gleaming blue snake winding itself around a purple hill. Right below the house was a field white as snow with daisies, and the shadow of the huge maple tree that bent over the little house fell lacily across it. Far beyond it were the white crests of Four Winds Harbour and a long range of sun-washed dunes and red cliffs.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Anne of Green Gables, 1908
A vivid, lyrical description of a pastoral landscape, emphasizing the beauty and serenity of nature surrounding a home.
In simple terms: A beautiful natural scene is described.
Appreciate the details of your surroundings.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- reading a novel
- writing descriptive prose
- painting landscapes
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this setting affect the characters’ emotions?
- What does the river symbolize?
The passage may idealize nature, overlooking hardships of rural life.