So twice five miles of fertile ground With walls and towers were girdled round: And there were gardens bright with sinuous rills, Where blossomed many an incense-bearing tree; And here were forests ancient as the hills, Enfolding sunny spots of greenery.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The grounds feature fertile earth, walls, gardens with winding streams, trees, and ancient forests. It paints a lush, enclosed paradise.
- In plain terms
- The area has gardens, forests, and walls surrounding it.
- What can you take from it?
- Nature mixed with human design creates beauty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a place feel sacred?
- How do you design outdoors?
Another view
Such perfection may only exist in descriptions.
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