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Literary notes about June (AI summary)

In literature, the term "June" is employed with remarkable versatility, functioning both as a precise temporal marker and as a substantive element that evokes mood or character. Many texts use "June" to denote specific dates or periods, as seen in historical records and narratives—Lewis and Clark’s journals meticulously note events on particular days ([1], [2], [3]), and classic novels like Dracula set significant moments on dates such as "30 June, morning" ([4]). At the same time, "June" can personify an aspect of character or atmosphere; in John Galsworthy’s The Forsyte Saga, for instance, the name appears as both dialogue and character designation ([5], [6], [7]). This duality—serving as both a marker of the calendar and a symbolic presence—illustrates how authors use "June" to anchor events in time while also conveying seasonal qualities and personal nuances.
  1. Clark, June 18, 1804] June 18th
    — from The Journals of Lewis and Clark, 1804-1806 by William Clark and Meriwether Lewis
  2. [Lewis, June 12, 1805] Wednesday June 12th 1805.
    — from The Journals of Lewis and Clark, 1804-1806 by William Clark and Meriwether Lewis
  3. [Clark, June 8, 1806] Sunday June 8th 1806 Drewyer returned this morning from the chase without killing any thing.
    — from The Journals of Lewis and Clark, 1804-1806 by William Clark and Meriwether Lewis
  4. 30 June, morning.
    — from Dracula by Bram Stoker
  5. “Fresh air!” exclaimed James; “what should I do with fresh air,” “I should have thought anybody liked to have fresh air,” said June scornfully.
    — from The Forsyte Saga, Volume I. by John Galsworthy
  6. Soames looked again at June.
    — from The Forsyte Saga, Volume I. by John Galsworthy
  7. She would tell her that Miss June was here.
    — from The Forsyte Saga, Volume I. by John Galsworthy

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