Which location in Book III represents the site of generative nature and the source of all living things?
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Correct answer: The Garden of Adonis
The Garden of Adonis is a philosophical and allegorical center in Book III where 'forms' are grown and sent into the world. It stands in contrast to the artificial and sterile lust found in the Bower of Bliss.
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