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Afternoon Quote by Wallace Stevens

“It was evening all afternoon. It was snowing And it was going to snow. The blackbird sat In the cedar-limbs.” quote by Wallace Stevens
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“It was evening all afternoon. It was snowing And it was going to snow. The blackbird sat In the cedar-limbs.”

Wallace Stevens

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Blackbird", 1922

Even in mundane settings, nature's details (like a blackbird) create vivid, unexpected imagery.

In simple terms: Small details bring vividness.

Key Takeaway

Notice everyday wonders.

Themes

nature detail imagery

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • walking
  • birdwatching
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

poetry perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the blackbird symbolize?
  • How does detail shape narrative?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on detail may distract.

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