Both Uses of
lurid
in
Leaves of Grass
- Across the stage with pallor on her face, yet lurid passion, Stalks Norma brandishing the dagger in her hand.†
Chpt 25 *
- Death of General Grant As one by one withdraw the lofty actors, From that great play on history's stage eterne, That lurid, partial act of war and peace—of old and new contending, Fought out through wrath, fears, dark dismays, and many a long suspense; All past—and since, in countless graves receding, mellowing, Victor's and vanquish'd—Lincoln's and Lee's—now thou with them, Man of the mighty days—and equal to the days!†
Chpt 34
Definition:
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(lurid) shocking, as from disturbing details of a horrible story, or a color more vivid (bright or deep) than would be expected