Quote by Anita Shreve

And she thought then how strange it was that disaster--the sort of disaster that drained the blood from your body and took the air out of your lungs and hit you again and again in the face--could be at times, such a thing of beauty.

And she thought then how strange it was that disaster--the s

Summary

This quote highlights the paradoxical nature of disaster being perceived as something beautiful. It suggests that even though disasters inflict immense suffering and pain, there is a certain captivating quality to them. The use of vivid imagery, depicting the physical and emotional toll of disaster, juxtaposed with the idea of beauty, challenges conventional notions of aesthetics. It invites us to consider how disasters can also evoke deep introspection, resilience, and even a sense of awe in their sheer intensity and impact.

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Beauty Disaster

By Anita Shreve

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