Cities Quote by Susanna Clarke
“Some years ago there was in the city of York a society of magicians. They met upon the third Wednesday of every month and read each other long, dull papers upon the history of English magic.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, 2004
A secret society of magicians met monthly to discuss English magic, highlighting hidden scholarly pursuits.
In simple terms: Magicians met to study magic.
Key Takeaway
Value niche communities and shared knowledge.
Themes
community
scholarship
magic
secrecy
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic clubs
- hobby groups
- creative writing
Key Concepts
literature
history
Questions to Reflect On
- What draws people to secret societies?
- How does shared study foster innovation?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize obscure practices.
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