“The day was warm; but the fact that the sky was covered with a filmy veil of grey clouds gave to the vast plain before him the appearance of a landscape whose dominant characteristic consisted in a patient effacement of all emphatic or outstanding qualities. The green of the meadows was a shy, watery green. The verdure of the elm trees was a sombre, blackish monotony. The yellow of the stubble land was a whitish-yellow, pallid and lustreless.”
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John Cowper Powys was an English novelist known for his profound psychological insights and exploration of human nature. His works are characterized by complex plots and rich symbolism, covering a wide range of themes from history to philosophy. more
“And back up they would go, not knowing where or when they would be able to land again.”
“तुम जिसे चाँद कहते हो वो अस्ल में आसमाँ के बदन पर कोई घाव है”
“It is impossible, on a day like this, to tell sea from sky.”