John Lahr

Angels in America' - which is composed of two three-hour plays, 'Millennium Approaches' and 'Perestroika' - proved to be a watershed drama, the most lyrical and ambitious augury of an era since Tennessee Williams's 'The Glass Menagerie.

American Critic

George Eliot

The best augury of a man's success in his profession is that he thinks it the finest in the world.

British Author

Augury implies a prediction about the future based on signs, often seen as superstitious in modern times.

Predictive Nature

In literature, augury may be used to foreshadow events or as a metaphor to add depth to a story.

Literary Device

Be aware that some cultures take auguries seriously, often tied to religious or spiritual beliefs.

Cultural Sensitivity

Augury was formally practiced in ancient times, often by appointed individuals like priests.

Historical Practice

Augury involved rituals and was taken seriously, not to be confused with casual superstition.

More Than Luck

Augury often drew from natural phenomena, like the behavior of birds, to predict the future.