And he was seldom out of sight of the new bridges, which had married beautiful womanly Brooklyn to her rich uncle, Manhattan; had put the city's hand out to the country; and were the end of the past because they spanned not only distance and deep water but dreams and time.
In Mark Helprin's "Winter's Tale," the imagery of new bridges serves as a powerful metaphor for the connection between the boroughs of Brooklyn and Manhattan. These structures symbolize the fusion of beauty and wealth, as they unite two distinct parts of the city. The bridges represent progress and transformation, bringing the urban landscape closer to the rural outskirts.
The quote also conveys a sense of nostalgia and the passage of time, suggesting that these bridges not only connect physical locations but also embody the aspirations and dreams of the city’s inhabitants. They signify the end of an era, marking a shift from the past to a hopeful future as they bridge emotional distances and link the dreams that define the city.
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