Literary notes about sunray (AI summary)
In a number of literary and scientific texts the term “sunray” has been used to evoke a vibrant, luminous hue that brightens and transforms its subject. For example, M. Dargaud describes a portrait in which a “sunray lightens” the subject’s hair—a metaphorical use that nevertheless emphasizes a radiant, golden quality in her appearance [1]. Meanwhile, in botanical literature, “Sunray” is adopted as the name for a standout Hybrid variegated Fuchsia known for its striking red variegated leaves, suggesting that the name itself conjures a sense of lively, sun-kissed color [2]. These usages show how “sunray” functions as both a descriptive color quality and a symbolic signifier of brightness and vitality in varied literary contexts.
- M. Dargaud speaks of another portrait, “in which a sunray lightens” he says rather oddly, “the curls of her living and electric hair.”
— from The book of the ladiesIllustrious Dames: The Reign and Amours of the Bourbon Régime by Pierre de Bourdeille Brantôme - Of the Hybrid variegated Fuchsias, Sunray is by far the best with red variegated leaves ever sent out; it is very ornamental.
— from Talks About Flowers. by Wellcome, M. D., Mrs.
