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Bank Quote by William Shakespeare

“I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows, Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine, With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows, Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine, With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act 2, Scene 1, 1595

A vivid description of a lush, fragrant meadow teeming with wild herbs and flowers, evoking natural beauty and sensual pleasure.

In simple terms: A meadow full of fragrant wildflowers.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate nature's richness.

Themes

nature beauty sensory poetry flora

Mood

tranquil romantic inspirational

Type

descriptive pastoral poetic

When to use this quote

  • garden walks
  • landscape painting
  • floral arrangement
  • herbal medicine
  • poetry recitation

Key Concepts

botany sensory imagery pastoral literary description

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this imagery affect your sense of place?
  • What emotions does the scent evoke?
A Different Perspective

May overlook ecological concerns or seasonal changes.

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