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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…” quote by L.M. Montgomery
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““...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.””

L.M. Montgomery

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.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate the details of your surroundings.

Themes

nature description tranquility

Mood

peaceful reflective

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • reading a novel
  • writing descriptive prose
  • painting landscapes

Key Concepts

imagery personification

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this setting affect the characters’ emotions?
  • What does the river symbolize?
A Different Perspective

The passage may idealize nature, overlooking hardships of rural life.

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