Quote by Oscar Wilde

I had buried my romance in a bed of asphodel.

I had buried my romance in a bed of asphodel.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker has suppressed or abandoned their feelings of romantic love. By using the imagery of burying the romance in a bed of asphodel, they are conveying a sense of finality and detachment. Asphodel is often associated with death and the afterlife in Greek mythology, so burying the romance within this symbolism implies that it is no longer alive or relevant. This quote may reflect a sense of sadness or resignation regarding lost love and the speaker's attempt to move on from it.

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Romance Asphodel Lord Henry Wotton

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