Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Classics which at home are drowsily read have a strange charm in a country inn, or in the transom of a merchant brig.

Classics which at home are drowsily read have a strange char

Summary

This quote suggests that while classic literature may not captivate readers in their everyday settings, they possess a unique allure when experienced in extraordinary or unexpected locations such as a country inn or a merchant brig's transom. It implies that a change in environment can enhance the appeal and appreciation of classic works, transforming them into sources of fascination and wonder that may otherwise go unnoticed or neglected.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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