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“The night was clear and frosty, all ebony of shadow and silver of snowy slope; big stars were shining over the silent fields; here and there the dark pointed firs stood up with snow powdering their branches and the wind whistling through them.” quote by Lucy Maud Montgomery
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“The night was clear and frosty, all ebony of shadow and silver of snowy slope; big stars were shining over the silent fields; here and there the dark pointed firs stood up with snow powdering their branches and the wind whistling through them.”

Lucy Maud Montgomery

About This Quote

Source Novel: Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery, 1908

A vivid winter scene paints nature’s stark beauty and quiet solitude.

In simple terms: Winter landscape is described richly.

Key Takeaway

Observe and appreciate seasonal detail.

Themes

nature beauty tranquility

Mood

peaceful contemplative

Type

descriptive poetic

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • photography
  • mindfulness

Key Concepts

imagery descriptive prose

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this setting influence mood?
  • What emotions does the winter scene evoke?
A Different Perspective

Overly ornate description can distract from narrative.

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