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Literary notes about peat (AI summary)

In literature the term “peat” sometimes functions as a color marker—a way of evoking the deep, earthy browns and almost black hues typical of ancient, organic soils. For instance, one passage describes water as “peat‐brown,” suggesting a murky, richly organic tone that imbues the scene with a sense of primordial depth and mystery [1]. In another example, an object’s exterior is said to be “like peat earth,” its rough, uneven surface and black coloration reinforcing a mood of rustic antiquity and weathered natural decay [2]. These subtle color allusions not only delineate a specific visual texture but also inspire associations with the weight and history of the land.
  1. Over his head closed the eddies of the peat-brown water.
    — from A Book of Myths by Jean Lang
  2. The external surface of this substance was like peat earth, being rough, uneven, [Pg 80] and of a black colour.
    — from On Some Ancient Battle-Fields in LancashireAnd Their Historical, Legendary, and Aesthetic Associations. by Charles Hardwick

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