"The day of the sun is like the day of a king. It is a promenade in the morning, a sitting on the throne at noon, a pageant in the evening"
- Wallace Stevens
About this Quote
This quote by Wallace Stevens is a metaphor comparing the day of the sun to the day of a king. The sun is compared to a king, with its day being a representation of a king's day. The early morning is a promenade, a leisurely stroll, as the sun increases and the day starts. At noon, the sun is resting on its throne, its power and strength radiating throughout the day. At night, the sun's day is a pageant, a grand display of its beauty and magnificence as it sets and the night starts. This quote is a pointer of the power and charm of the sun, and how its day is a representation of a king's day.
This quote is written / told by Wallace Stevens between October 2, 1879 and August 2, 1955. He/she was a famous Poet from USA.
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