The quoted lines from A.S. Byatt's "Possession" evoke the intimacy and magic of a romantic encounter. The imagery of a "long night" and a "secret place" highlights the secluded and passionate connection between lovers. The phrases "purple dark" and "silvered kiss" suggest a dreamlike atmosphere, emphasizing the beauty and serenity of their experience while they forget the outside world.
This passage captures the essence of love as a refuge, a space...