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Crimson Quote by Oscar Wilde

“And the marvellous rose became crimson, like the rose of the eastern sky. Crimson was the girdle of petals, and crimson as a ruby was the heart” quote by Oscar Wilde
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“And the marvellous rose became crimson, like the rose of the eastern sky. Crimson was the girdle of petals, and crimson as a ruby was the heart”

Oscar Wilde

About This Quote

Source Play: Lady Windermere's Fan, 1892

The rose’s deep red hue symbolizes passion and the heart’s preciousness.

In simple terms: Crimson rose symbolizes love and heart.

Key Takeaway

Recognize beauty in symbolic imagery.

Themes

love beauty symbolism

Mood

romantic melancholic

Type

literary poetic

When to use this quote

  • poetry
  • visual arts
  • wedding décor
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

Aesthetic symbolism emotional metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • What emotions does the crimson rose evoke?
  • How does color influence perception of love?
A Different Perspective

Symbolic language may be overly romanticized.

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