Quote by John Greenleaf Whittier

The dreariest spot in all the land to Death they set apart; with scanty grace from Nature's hand, and none from that of Art.

The dreariest spot in all the land to Death they set apart;

Summary

This quote suggests that there exists a place that is extremely bleak and desolate, reserved exclusively for death. It implies that this place lacks beauty both naturally and through human creations. The choice of words like "dreariest," "scanty grace," and "none from that of Art" emphasizes the utter absence of any form of aesthetic appeal in this particular location. Overall, the quote highlights the notion of a dismal and unadorned space designated solely for the inevitability of death.

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Death

By John Greenleaf Whittier

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