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Hallelujah Quote by Vladimir Nabokov

“It is a short walk from the hallelujah to the hoot.” quote by Vladimir Nabokov
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“It is a short walk from the hallelujah to the hoot.”

Vladimir Nabokov

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Lullaby” from The Gift, 1938

The line juxtaposes sacred praise with mundane chatter, suggesting a thin line between reverence and triviality.

In simple terms: Sacred and trivial are close.

Key Takeaway

Notice subtle shifts in tone.

Themes

literature contrast duality

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • analysis
  • spiritual reflection

Key Concepts

sacredness mundanity tone

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the contrast reveal?
  • How does tone affect meaning?
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Interpretation may vary by reader.

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