Literary notes about overhang (AI summary)
In literature, the term "overhang" is used to convey both the tangible and the atmospheric, often creating a mood of looming presence or foreboding. For instance, in the Old English epic cited in [1], the concept of "overhang" is imbued with a natural, almost mystical quality as rustling forests seem to passively dominate the landscape. Similarly, in Walter Scott’s work [2], the ruins of a castle overhanging a glen evoke a sense of enduring history and latent menace. In adventure literature, Jules Verne’s description [3] of mountain walls that overhang to such an extent as to impede scaling reflects physical challenges and the raw power of nature. Finally, Charles Dickens in [4] uses "overhang" metaphorically to suggest the pervasive presence of decay and gloom that cloaks an entire town.