Quote by Edward Carpenter

IN April 1882 my father died and I was at once whirled out of my land of dreams into a very different sphere.

IN April 1882 my father died and I was at once whirled out o

Summary

This quote suggests a sudden shift in the speaker's life and perception of reality following the death of their father in April 1882. It implies that the speaker's â€œland of dreamsâ€ symbolizes a period of innocence, happiness, or a carefree existence. However, with the father's demise, they are abruptly pulled away from that idyllic world and forced into a contrasting and perhaps more harsh environment. This quote conveys a significant turning point in the speaker's life, marking the end of their blissful chapter and the beginning of a new, more challenging phase.

By Edward Carpenter

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