Sunday, November 7, 2021

Reflections on Autumn

Autumn has arrived in the northern hemisphere, sweaters are coming out of storage, and steaming hot cocoa is poured into mugs. Now I would like to appeal to the classic authors for their inspiring words about this magical season.

 


The British novelist Jane Austen in 'Persuasion':

Her pleasure in the walk must arise from the exercise and the day, from the view of the last smiles of the year upon the tawny leaves and withered hedges, and from repeating to herself some few of the thousand poetical descriptions.


The British novelist George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans) wrote to her friend Maria Lewis:

Is not this a true autumn day? Just the still melancholy that I love - that makes life and nature harmonize. The birds are consulting about their migrations, the trees are putting on the hectic or the pallid hues of decay, and begin to strew the ground, that one's very footsteps may not disturb the repose of earth and air, while they give us a scent that is a perfect anodyne to the restless spirit. Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.

 


The American author Ernest Hemingway in 'A Moveable Feast':

You expected to be sad in the fall. Part of you died each year when the leaves fell from the trees and their branches were bare against the wind and the cold, wintry light. But you knew there would always be the spring, as you knew the river would flow again after it was frozen.

The Austrian novelist Rainer Maria Rilke in 'Letters on Cezanne':

At no other time (than autumn) does the earth let itself be inhaled in one smell, the ripe earth; in a smell that is in no way inferior to the smell of the sea, bitter where it borders on taste, and more honey-sweet where you feel it touching the first sounds. 

 


Happy autumn days, friends!

30 comments:

  1. Надежда, осень самое прекрасное время года.Мне осенью совсем не грустно.
    У вас красивые осенние фотографии.
    Наверное ,Вы, обожаете осень?!

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    1. Надежда, я тоже люблю осень, но тепдую и долгую.
      А что грустить? у природы свой цикл развития.

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  2. Nice quotes you found - and the photos are very beautiful. I especially liked the one with the birch trunks.
    Lisbeth

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    1. Lisbeth, this photo was taken by the road to the summer cottage. I remember these birches when they were thin and small. Glad you liked my photos.

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  3. Hola Nadezda. Tus fotos son espectaculares, muy muy bonitas. Tu comentario y las citas que nos comentas preciosas. Felices día de otoño querida amiga. Un enorme abrazo.

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    1. Querida Lola,
      Me encanta que te gusten las citas de escritores famosos. El otoño es realmente hermoso.

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  4. Hello Nadezda,
    Beautiful photos and very nice quotes. I think Hemmingway said it best. It will always come another spring!
    Hugs

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    1. Like Hemingway, Marit, we gardeners are optimists, spring always comes.

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  5. Wonderful quotes from some very talented wordsmiths. Whatever I might write would seem very prosaic when compared with these gems.

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    1. These writers are great at expressing their emotions and thoughts, David. I also enjoy reading your posts because you write with humor and in good language.

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  6. The colors of autumn are absolutely lovely.

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  7. Hi Nadezda,
    In all seasons, nature always has something beautiful to offer us. Now in autumn, she dresses in golden, yellow and brown tones and enchants our eyes. Wonderful photos.
    Hugs and all the best for you

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    1. Maria, you're right that autumn pleases us with its colors. Glad you liked my photos to the thoughts of famous writes. Hugs.

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  8. Boa tarde minha querida amiga Nadezda. Suas fotos são tão lindas e maravilhosas, nos dá uma grande vontade de conhecer pessoalmente esse maravilhoso lugar.

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    1. Gracias Luiz. Me alegra saber qué te gustan mis fotos.

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  9. Great quotes and gorgeous autumn photos.
    Unfortunately, the trees have already shed their leaves and it is autumn rainy day.
    Hugs and greetings.

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    1. Lucja, I can say the same as you, it rains a lot here. The beautiful autumn is over, which is a pity.
      All the best.

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  10. Are suitable quotes for your beautiful autumn photos, Nadezda, I love autumn and its colors.
    Have a nice weekend!
    Hugs!

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    1. I found these quotes and decided to add my photos to them. Glad you liked my post, Tania.

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  11. I also love the perspective of Spring! It gives such a hope and comfort in dull gray autumn days. Beautiful pictures!

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    1. So do i, Tistou. I have a long 'list to do' for spring.

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  12. Everywhere is golden at the moment especially when the sun pops out.

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    1. Oh Sue, the sun is needed here. Most of the days are rainy.

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  13. Tus fotografías se ven preciosas, me encanta el otoño. Felices días de otoño también para ti.

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    1. Gracias, Teresa. El otoño es hermoso, pero es muy poco tiempo.

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  14. "Aprovechemos el otoño antes de que el invierno nos escombre. Entremos a codazos en la franja del sol y admiremos a los pájaros que emigran". Mario Benedetti
    Preciosas tus fotos y frases amiga. Me encanta el otoño.
    Te deseo una buuena semana Nadezda.
    Un abrazo.

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    1. Estos días en que el sol no alcanza, Laura, me encantan las palabras de Mario Benedetti:'Entremos a codazos en la franja del sol y admiremos a los pájaros que emigran'
      ¡Un abrazo muy fuerte!

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