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Full moon Quote by Lawrence Durrell

“am recalling now how during that last spring (forever) we walked together at full moon, overcome by the soft dazed air of the city, the quiet ablutions of water and moonlight that polished it like a great casket. An aerial lunacy among the deserted trees of the dark squares, and the long dusty…” quote by Lawrence Durrell
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““am recalling now how during that last spring (forever) we walked together at full moon, overcome by the soft dazed air of the city, the quiet ablutions of water and moonlight that polished it like a great casket. An aerial lunacy among the deserted trees of the dark squares, and the long dusty roads reaching away from midnight to midnight, bluer than oxygen.””

Lawrence Durrell

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Alexandria Quartet, 1962

A vivid night walk under moonlight evokes timeless intimacy and the city's ethereal atmosphere, blending memory with sensory detail.

In simple terms: Moonlit walk creates deep, lingering connection.

Key Takeaway

Cherish shared moments under the night sky.

Themes

memory intimacy cityscape night sensory

Mood

nostalgic reflective tranquil

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • romantic stroll
  • night photography
  • creative writing
  • mindful walking

Key Concepts

poetry romanticism urban melancholy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What feelings does the night evoke in you?
  • How does shared silence deepen bonds?
A Different Perspective

The language may romanticize reality, overlooking practical concerns.

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