Topaz-coloured eyes
Adrienne is far the most interesting female character in this monumental trilogy, and there is great finesse in the author's...
Pepper-pot turrets
The description of these towers and turrets in the village of Kardamyli, which are a match for the mine's-bigger-than-yours competition...
Wide-skied and many-belfried
A lovely description of Suffolk, which I have seen echoed in the wide-skied landscapes of Norfolk. This was one of...
These Italian hills…
Though I’d jig a hornpipe if I saw one, I love this vivid viper of glass-green, and can imagine cooling...
Rum-sodden slumbers
How many slumbers are rum or other spirit-sodden, giving the sleeper refuge from the morning's hangover? Â Apologies to all sober...
Reed-fringed spinney
Many years since I heard the word 'spinney'. I remember it as a secret, hidden spot in the local park...
Horn-pronged gables
This reminds me of some of the pointed and upturning gables and eaves in traditional Chinese and south-east Asian architecture.
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Many-coloured shield
A rich description of 17th century London, this appears to refer to Westminster Abbey, with lights brightly burning inside.
'Now...
Rook-delighting heaven
Yeats looks up and is thrown by the sight of a wintry sky, suddenly overcome by an inpouring rush of...
Seneca the Stoic
Erasmus' triologism to describe Seneca as a dyed in the wool Stoic. I prefer the alliteration of 'double-dyed'.
Deer-nibbled grass
We've been wondering if there is a way to deploy a sheep, goat or deer to mow the lawn without...
World-class Achilles
World-class Achilles – as a warrior yes, but as a man, there are other Homeric heroes more admirable, though most...
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