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Beauty Quote by Richard Brautigan

“She wore a loose bathrobe that covered up a body that would have won first prize in a beauty contest for cement blocks…She had a voice that made pearl harbour sound like a lullaby.” quote by Richard Brautigan
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““She wore a loose bathrobe that covered up a body that would have won first prize in a beauty contest for cement blocks…She had a voice that made pearl harbour sound like a lullaby.””

Richard Brautigan

About This Quote

A vivid, contrasting description of a woman’s physical and vocal qualities.

In simple terms: She is uniquely beautiful and soothing.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate complex, paradoxical beauty.

Themes

beauty contrast voice imagery poetry

Mood

contemplative artistic

Type

poetic descriptive

When to use this quote

  • poem reading
  • creative writing
  • art critique
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

literary description character portrayal sensory detail

Questions to Reflect On

  • What emotions does this description evoke?
  • How does contrast enhance imagery?
A Different Perspective

Interpretation may vary widely.

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