Literary usage of the term apse frequently evokes both its precise architectural function and its rich symbolic potential. In many works, the apse is depicted as the semicircular terminus of a church, conveying a sense of sacred space and artistic beauty, as illustrated by descriptions of its elegant windows, arches, and vaults that define the setting in which light and decoration interact with spirituality [1][2]. Authors also employ the apse as a dramatic stage where characters move in and out of its recesses, lending an air of mystery or transition to the narrative [3][4]. Moreover, its detailed architectural treatments, whether emphasizing the form of a medieval chancel or serving as a backdrop to evocative scenes of memory and identity, demonstrate how the apse functions both as a physical element of design and as a metaphor for continuity and reverence in literature [5][6].