“He should be able to maintain a festal brightness and cherishing glow in his bosom, which makes all bright and genial for him.”
- Source
- Shirley
- Date
- 1849
- Attribution
- Source identified
- Voice / speaker
- Narrator voice · Narrator
What does this quote mean?
The narrator imagines an inward source of warmth capable of sustaining a person when surroundings offer little encouragement.
Where does it come from?
Shirley; narrative reflection in a novel rather than direct personal testimony. The image of inner brightness is literary metaphor and is retained as such.
Who voices the line?
Narrator voice · Narrator. Shirley; narrative reflection in a novel rather than direct personal testimony. The image of inner brightness is literary metaphor and is retained as such. v4.93 stores the local voice separately from the bibliographic work author.
The source author and the local speaker can be different, especially in fiction, drama, dialogue and poetry.
How should this attribution be read?
This wording is connected with the named source shown above. Translations and editions can vary, so consult the source note when exact wording matters.