Quote by Gorky Maxim, Letter to Anton Che
It is quiet here and restful and the air is delicious. There are gardens everywhere and police spies lie in the bushes. There are nightingales in every garden, but police spies only in mine, I think. They sit under my windows in the darkness of the night and try to get a glimpse of how I spread sedition in Russia.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker describes a serene and tranquil environment filled with gardens and a delightful atmosphere. However, amidst the peace, there is an unsettling presence of police spies lurking in the speaker's garden alone. The nightingales symbolize the natural beauty and freedom in other gardens, while the police spies highlight the speaker's paranoia and persecution as they suspect the speaker of inciting dissent in Russia. The quote underscores the contrast between the idyllic setting and the constant surveillance and unease experienced by the speaker.
Topics
Authors & Writing
Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.
Random Quotations
