Literary notes about PLINTH (AI summary)
In literature the term "plinth" functions both as a concrete architectural element and a symbolic foundation that anchors narratives. It is often used to describe the literal base of statues and structures—appearing as a square, solid support inscribed with dedications or legends [1, 2, 3]—while simultaneously evoking images of platforms upon which dramatic encounters unfold [4, 5, 6]. Authors employ the plinth to enhance the visual and thematic fabric of their work, whether in detailing the uncompromising solidity of a historic monument [7, 8] or in underscoring the elevated stance of a character or scene that transcends everyday life [9, 10].
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— from The History of Herodotus — Volume 1 by Herodotus - The plinth of the statue has a cartouch with a hieroglyphical inscription, probably giving the name of the god or hero to whom it was dedicated.
— from New Witnesses for God (Volume 2 of 3) by B. H. (Brigham Henry) Roberts - The base is of granite, and on the plinth in raised letters is the word "Pierce."
— from The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 6August 1906 by Various - She never lost her hold on them until the appearance on the plinth of a grave, rugged, middle-aged man in a soft hat.
— from The Convert by Elizabeth Robins - [She is conducted by the more sympathetic demonstrators back to her plinth, where she resumes her seat and struggles with her emotion].
— from Pygmalion by Bernard Shaw - [He goes to the plinth beside the flower girl; puts up his foot on it; and stoops to turn down his trouser ends].
— from Pygmalion by Bernard Shaw - On this a heavy circular stepped plinth of solid mass-concrete was laid.
— from Lightships and Lighthouses by Frederick Arthur Ambrose Talbot - Let the base, including the plinth, be fixed at half the thickness, and let the proportions of the capital be as shown in the third book.
— from The Ten Books on Architecture by Vitruvius Pollio - "I suppose I shall hear of you on the Nelson plinth next, being pelted."
— from The Messenger by Elizabeth Robins - You saw the beautiful lake, the ruined fountain, the soft shadows, the empty plinth, curtained by reeds.
— from Under the Redwoods by Bret Harte