Quote by Edmund Spenser

Her angel's face, As the great eye of heaven shined bright, And made a sunshine in the shady place.

Her angel's face, As the great eye of heaven shined bright,

Summary

This quote describes the beauty and radiance of a person's face, comparing it to the shining brightness of the sun. The metaphor of the "great eye of heaven" suggests that the person's face is angelic and divine, capable of casting light even in the darkness ("shady place"). It emphasizes the incredible and uplifting effect this person's presence has on their surroundings, akin to bringing light and positivity to a bleak situation. Overall, the quote highlights the idea of someone's ethereal beauty and their ability to brighten up any and all spaces they enter.

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By Edmund Spenser

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