Timeless Literary Idioms and Allusions
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Explore the hidden meanings behind obscure idioms drawn from classic literary works in this challenging crossword.
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Veiled Voices of Vintage Verse
Explore lesser-known idioms drawn from the rich tapestry of classic literature, revealing hidden meanings and timeless expressions.
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- 1. Symbolic idiom representing fragile or fleeting hopes, found in Romantic poetry
- 2. Obscure phrase meaning mystical or fleeting illumination, used in Gothic literature
- 3. Literary phrase denoting a moment of eerie calm or magical stillness
- 8. Obscure idiom for mourning or hidden sorrow in Victorian poetry
- 11. An old idiom for a sudden dangerous event, drawn from Shakespearean works
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- 4. A rare phrase meaning to deceive or trick, inspired by 19th-century sea tales
- 5. Rare term implying a solitary traveler or outcast in pastoral novels
- 6. An obscure idiom referring to secret troubles beneath calm appearances, from 18th-century prose
- 7. Literary term for someone who offers unsolicited advice, notably in Victorian novels
- 9. Idiom for a small source of hope or guidance, originally referencing old lanterns in classic tales
- 10. Used metaphorically in classic literature to mean a guide through confusion or uncertainty
- 12. Used metaphorically for something delicate or insubstantial in Romantic and Gothic literature
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