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Dream Quote by Salman Rushdie

“a simple dream, set in a city park, along an avenue of mature elms, whose overarching branches turned the avenue into a green tunnel into which the sky and the sunlight were dripping, here and there, through the perfect imperfections in the canopy of leaves.” quote by Salman Rushdie
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““a simple dream, set in a city park, along an avenue of mature elms, whose overarching branches turned the avenue into a green tunnel into which the sky and the sunlight were dripping, here and there, through the perfect imperfections in the canopy of leaves.””

Salman Rushdie

About This Quote

Source Novel: “Midnight’s Children” by Salman Rushdie, 1981

A vivid city park scene is described as a green tunnel where light filters through imperfect foliage, creating a dreamy atmosphere.

In simple terms: Park described as green tunnel with light through leaves.

Key Takeaway

Notice beauty in imperfect natural details.

Themes

nature beauty perception urban life

Mood

nostalgic poetic

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • park visits
  • urban planning
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

visual metaphor romanticism environmental perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does imperfection enhance beauty?
  • What emotions does this scene evoke?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize nature, ignoring urban challenges.

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