Richard Corliss

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,' while not nearly the masterpiece proclaimed by many critics, is certainly a fascinating cross-species: a big-budget summer action fantasy with a sylvan, indie-film vibe, and a war movie that dares ask its audience to root for the peacemakers.

American Writer

Sabine Baring-Gould

Brittany can hardly claim the attention of the tourist as a superlatively beautiful country. The way in which trees are clipped and tortured out of shape disfigures the sylvan landscape; and of mountain scenery, there is none.

English Clergyman

William Bartram

My progress was rendered delightful by the sylvan elegance of the groves, chearful meadows, and high distant forests, which in grand order presented themselves to view.

American Environmentalist

Roger Scruton

For many artists and critics, beauty is a discredited idea. It denotes the saccharine sylvan scenes and cheesy melodies that appealed to Granny.

English Philosopher

Dakin Matthews

I think there's something about a sylvan setting; you want grass and nature with outdoor Shakespeare.

American Actor

Use 'sylvan' to evoke images of tranquil, natural forest settings in the reader's mind.

Nature Imagery

'Sylvan' is typically used to add a poetic or sophisticated touch to writing.

Literary Flourish

Remember, 'sylvan' suggests more than just trees; it implies a whole forest atmosphere.

Not Just Trees

Use 'sylvan' when referencing mythical forest creatures or spirits in stories.

Mythological Reference

Knowing myths from cultures like Greek or Roman helps appreciate 'sylvan' references.

Cultural Understanding

Be aware that using 'sylvan' in reference to characters may feel old-fashioned.

Archaic Usage

 now the importance of skills in explaining urban resurgence it helps make sense of a great paradox we live in an age in which it is effortless to telecommute across the planet in which we could all dial it in from whatever Sylvan spot appeals to our Biophilia and