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“[My father] had a name for the bottom of the sky--'the hem of heaven.” quote by Nancy Horan
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““[My father] had a name for the bottom of the sky--'the hem of heaven.””

Nancy Horan

About This Quote

Source Book: The Lost City of Z, Nancy Horan, 2009

A poetic description of the sky as a garment, suggesting its vastness and mystery.

In simple terms: The sky is likened to a hem of a garment.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate the wonder in everyday language.

Themes

poetry nature imagery

Mood

reflective inspired

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • travel writing
  • creative inspiration
  • visual arts
  • mindful observation

Key Concepts

metaphor symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this image change your view of the sky?
  • What emotions does it evoke?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may be too abstract for practical use.

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