Literary notes about Lime (AI summary)
While many of the examples cite lime as a chemical, building, or culinary substance, a few literary passages harness lime in its coloristic sense—mostly through the evocative term “lime-light.” In these instances, “lime” conjures a bright, almost luminous green hue that has become synonymous with theatrical brilliance and public exposure. For example, one author refers to “lime-light man” to suggest the dazzling, almost gaudy glow of the stage spotlight [1], while another speaks of seeing “all the bare boards and the lime light” to evoke an atmosphere both stark and exaggerated [2]. A further reference associates passionate love with the clamor of “lime-light and crowded audiences,” linking the vivid color to the intense glare of celebrity and performance [3]. Through these uses, literature transforms lime’s technical origins into a symbol of visibility, flamboyance, and the sometimes harsh spotlight of life.
- " "And there is the moon," said she, "for lime-light man.
— from The Quest of the Golden Girl: A Romance by Richard Le Gallienne - It is what we try to get in the theatre; but I see all the bare boards and the lime light—I don't have a chance of believing in it."
— from Macleod of Dare by William Black - Passionate love he did not much believe in; he associated it with lime-light and crowded audiences and the odor of gas.
— from Prince Fortunatus by William Black
