"The renowned Italian castrato Nicolini was presently making a sedate crossing of the stage in a pasteboard boat, singing of violent tempests in both heart and mind."
— Gee, Sophie
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Work Title
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Scribner
Date
2007
Metaphor
"The renowned Italian castrato Nicolini was presently making a sedate crossing of the stage in a pasteboard boat, singing of violent tempests in both heart and mind."
Metaphor in Context
Alexander stood up to look at the stage, and decided to try to work himself around to near where Swift was standing, hoping that he would at last have a chance to meet the famous clergyman. He longed to tell him how much he admired A Tale of a Tub, but feared that Swift might think him gauche. Perhaps he should talk instead about the opera. The renowned Italian castrato Nicolini was presently making a sedate crossing of the stage in a pasteboard boat, singing of violent tempests in both heart and mind. Swift was looking over the side of the box, a disdainful expression upon his face, and Alexander moved to stand beside him for a few minutes, pretending to watch the performance. As Mr. Handel's music reached crescendo, Dr. Swift let out a cry of irritation. Alexander saw it as his chance.
(p. 139)
(p. 139)
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Reading
Citation
Gee, Sophie. The Scandal of the Season. New York: Scribner, 2007.
Date of Entry
05/26/2009
