Quote by John Updike, On London, in, "New

The city overwhelmed our expectations. The Kiplingesque grandeur of Waterloo Station, the Eliotic despondency of the brick row in Chelsea

The city overwhelmed our expectations. The Kiplingesque gran

Summary

This quote describes the overwhelming nature of a city, specifically referencing Waterloo Station and a brick row in Chelsea. It refers to the grandeur and scale of the city, evoking imagery inspired by writers like Rudyard Kipling and T.S. Eliot. The quote conveys a sense of both awe and despair, highlighting the contrasting emotions that can arise when experiencing a bustling urban environment.

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By John Updike, On London, in, "New

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