Quote by Conrad Aiken

Over the darkened city, the city of towers, The city of a thousand gates, Over the gleaming terraced roofs, the huddled towers, Over a somnolent whisper of loves and hates, The slow wind flows, drearily streams and falls, With a mournful sound down rain-dark walls.

Over the darkened city, the city of towers, The city of a th

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This quote conveys a melancholic atmosphere over a city filled with towering buildings and countless entrances. The city is depicted as lifeless and silent, its roofs and towers tightly packed together. The slow wind moves through the city, bringing with it a sense of weariness and sadness. It cascades down the walls, amplifying the somber ambiance. The quote captures the desolate beauty and muted emotions of an urban setting.

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By Conrad Aiken

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