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“In a sky of iron the points of the Dipper hung like icicles and Orion flashed his cold fires.”

Work

Ethan Frome is a poignant story that delves into the lives of its characters in a small, isolated community. The narrative focuses on the complex relationship between Ethan, a local blacksmith, and his wife Zeena, who is bedridden due to an injury. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a harsh New England winter, with the characters' lives intertwining with those of Zeena's cousin, Mattie, who arrives in the town. more

Author

Edith Wharton

American novelist known for her delicate psychological portrayals and profound social insights. Edith Wharton came from a wealthy New York family and her works mainly reflect the American society at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Her representative works include 'The Age of Innocence' and 'The House of Mirth' among others. more

“The night crept on apace, the moon went down, the stars grew pale and dim, and morning, cold as they, slowly approached. Then, from behind a distant hill, the noble sun rose up, driving the mists in phantom shapes before it, and clearing the earth of their ghostly forms till darkness came again.”

Earth Form Night Stars Nature Behinds Morning Darkness Sun Grew Cold Shapes Moon Rose Noble Driving Hills Pale Mist Phantoms Clearing

Book:A Cyclopedia of the Best Thoughts of Charles Dickens

Source: A Cyclopedia of the Best Thoughts of Charles Dickens

“His gaze wandered from the windows to the stars, as if he would have read in them something that was hidden from him. Many of us would, if we could; but none of us so much as know our letters in the stars yet - or seem likely to do it, in this state of existence - and few languages can be read until their alphabets are mastered.”

Ifs Knows States Seems Language Stars Nature Existence Window Letters Alphabet

Book:The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Other Pieces

Source: The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Other Pieces

“Whatever road I take, the guiding star is within me; the guiding star and the loadstone which point the way. They point in but one direction. They point to me.”

Way Stars One Direction Guiding Stars

Book:Study Guide: Anthem (Study Gudie and Book)

Source: Study Guide: Anthem (Study Gudie and Book)

“At last, in the dead of the night, when the street was very still indeed, Little Dorrit laid the heavy head upon her bosom, and soothed her to sleep. And thus she sat at the gate, as it were alone; looking up at the stars, and seeing the clouds pass over them in their wild flight-which was the dance at Little Dorrit's party.”

Littles Stills Lasts Night Stars Nature Sleep Party Seeing Streets Clouds Heavy Flight Sat Gates Bosoms

Book:LITTLE DORRIT

Source: LITTLE DORRIT

“The night was clear and frosty, all ebony of shadow and silver of snowy slope; big stars were shining over the silent fields; here and there the dark pointed firs stood up with snow powdering their branches and the wind whistling through them.”

Source: The Collected Works of Lucy Maud Montgomery: 20 Novels & 170+ Short Stories, Poems, Letters and Memoirs (Including The Complete Anne Shirley Series, Chronicles of Avonlea & Emily Starr Trilogy): Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of Windy Poplars, Rainbow Valley, Rilla of Ingleside, Emily of New Moon, The Story Girl, The Golden Road, Pat of Silver Bush, The Blue Castle & many more

“There are moments when Nature reveals the passion hidden beneath the careless calm of her ordinary moods-violent spring flashing white on almond-blossom through the purple clouds; a snowy, moonlit peak, with its single star, soaring up to the passionate blue; or against the flames of sunset, an old yew-tree standing dark guardian of some fiery secret.”