Quote by Virginia Woolf

He called her a melon, a pineapple, an olive tree, an emerald, and a fox in the snow all in the space of three seconds; he did not know whether he had heard her, tasted her, seen her, or all three together.


He called her a melon, a pineapple, an olive tree, an emeral

Summary

This quote portrays a vivid description of how deeply the speaker is captivated by someone. The use of various diverse and unrelated objects like melon, pineapple, olive tree, emerald, and a fox creates a sense of overwhelming sensation. It suggests that encountering this person has left the speaker disoriented, blurring the line between the senses of hearing, taste, and sight. This quote encapsulates the overwhelming effect this individual has on the speaker, leaving them unable to fully comprehend the impact they've had.

By Virginia Woolf
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