Alfred Sutro Books

Maurice Polydore Marie Bernard, Count Maeterlinck (1862-1949) was a Belgian playwright, poet and essayist who wrote in French. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1911. The main themes in his work are death and the meaning of life.

This play tells the story of a young woman who is forced to choose between her love for a struggling artist and her desire for financial security. Set in London in the early twentieth century, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and economic pressures of the time.

Preserving classic literature, this edition of The Children's Life of the Bee features the original text and artwork, ensuring its significance is not lost to time. The book has been meticulously reformatted and retyped for clarity, making it accessible for contemporary readers. By presenting this antique work in high-quality format, it aims to keep the rich history of literature alive for future generations, moving beyond mere scanned copies to deliver a clear and engaging reading experience.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.