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“She had never been tried in fire. Now the trial was upon her, not fire but ice, and she would not be allowed to sleep through this.”

Quote by Stephen King

Book:THE SHINING

Work

Stephen King's 'The Shining' is a chilling narrative that delves into the psychological breakdown of Jack Torrance, a man who becomes the winter caretaker of the Overlook Hotel. The novel is set in an isolated, snow-covered hotel that is rumored to be haunted by malevolent spirits. As Jack's sanity begins to unravel, the story explores themes of isolation, mental illness, and the supernatural. The novel is known for its haunting atmosphere and its exploration of the human psyche under extreme duress. more

Author

Stephen King, born on September 21, 1947, is a renowned American author. His works primarily focus on horror, fantasy, and science fiction, and have won him a wide audience. King has received numerous literary awards in the United States, including the Edgar Allan Poe Award and the World Fantasy Award. more

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Book:The Philosophy of Rhetoric

Source: The Philosophy of Rhetoric

“With regard to metaphor, it is certain, that in all languages there are many words which at first had one sense only, and afterwards acquired another by metaphorical application, of which words both senses are now become so current, that it would be difficult for any but an etymologist to determine which is the original and which the metaphorical.”

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Book:The Philosophy of Rhetoric

Source: The Philosophy of Rhetoric

“A metaphor hath undoubtedly the strongest effect when it is first ushered into the language; but by reason of its peculiar boldness, this, as was hinted already, is rarely to be hazarded, I may say it ought never to be hazarded, unless when both the perspicuity is secured to an ordinary understanding by the connexion, and the resemblance suggested is very striking.”

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