{She was} a strange butterfly which had flown across his garden and which his eyes had continued to follow long after it had disappeared from sight.
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In Theodor Storm's work "Carsten Curator," a character reflects on the fleeting nature of beauty and inspiration. The phrase about the "strange butterfly" serves as a metaphor for an ephemeral but captivating presence that leaves a lasting impression. This imagery evokes a sense of longing and nostalgia, as the observer continues to trace the memory of something beautiful that is now gone. The sentiment captures the essence of how certain experiences...
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