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deelooh
30.01.2020 • 
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What is the meaning of the simile “a bright girdle” in this excerpt from “dover beach” by matthew arnold?

the sea of faith
was once, too, at the full, and round earth's shore
lay like the folds of a bright girdle furled.
but now i only hear
its melancholy, long, withdrawing roar,
retreating, to the breath

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