"But, though his mind became clouded, his countenance remained unaltered; it was grave and thoughtful."

— Radcliffe [née Ward], Ann (1764-1823)


Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Cadell and Davies
Date
1797
Metaphor
"But, though his mind became clouded, his countenance remained unaltered; it was grave and thoughtful."
Metaphor in Context
He instantly observed the agitation of her spirits, and that her purpose was not yet determined, according to his hope. But, though his mind became clouded, his countenance remained unaltered; it was grave and thoughtful. The sternness of his vulture-eye was, however, somewhat softened, and its lids were contracted by subtlety.
(II.iv, p. 200)
Categories
Provenance
Reading
Citation
At least 7 entries in the ESTC (1797)

Radcliffe, Ann. The Italian, ed. Robert Miles (New York: Penguin, 2000). <Google Books: vol. I, vol. II, vol. III>
Date of Entry
06/04/2013

The Mind is a Metaphor is authored by Brad Pasanek, Assistant Professor of English, University of Virginia.