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Maurice Maeterlinck

    August 29, 1862 – May 6, 1949

    Maurice Maeterlinck was a Belgian playwright, poet, and essayist whose works are deeply rooted in the Symbolist movement. His plays, often veiled in the guise of fairy tales, delve into profound themes of life and death. The author's rich imagination and poetic fancy resonate with the reader's own feelings and stimulate their imaginations. His literary significance lies in his unique exploration of human existence and its mysteries.

    Maurice Maeterlinck
    The Treasure of the Humble
    Monna Vanna: A Play in Three Acts
    The Blue Bird
    Our Friend the Dog
    Wisdom and Destiny
    Life and Flowers
    • Life and Flowers

      • 324 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Inspired by the nature essays of Fabre, Maeterlinck began a period of amateur observation and experiment with his apiary, eventually publishing The Life of the Bee and The Life of the Fly, as well as the essays on life and flowers collected here.Maurice Maeterlinck (1862-1949) was a Belgian writer of poetry, a wide variety of essays, and symbolic dramas, including Pelleeas et Meelisande (1892). In 1911 he won the Nobel Prize for literature.

      Life and Flowers
    • Wisdom and Destiny

      • 380 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      The book explores the profound themes of sorrow and the human condition, emphasizing the struggle against feelings of uselessness and invisibility. It highlights the journey toward recognizing the intrinsic value of every soul, suggesting that true wisdom lies in acknowledging and loving the existence of all individuals. The narrative encourages readers to find purpose and worth in themselves and others, ultimately advocating for a deeper appreciation of life and connection.

      Wisdom and Destiny
    • Our Friend the Dog

      • 76 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      The book is a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, preserving its cultural significance despite potential imperfections like marks and notations from its age. This edition aims to protect and promote literature by providing an affordable, high-quality version that remains faithful to the original text.

      Our Friend the Dog
    • The Blue Bird

      A Fairy Play in Six Acts

      • 126 pages
      • 5 hours of reading
      4.3(92)Add rating

      The author, a Nobel Prize-winning Belgian playwright and poet, is renowned for his imaginative and poetic dramatic works that often explore profound themes of death and the meaning of life. His plays, integral to the Symbolist movement, frequently present deep inspirations through fairy tale-like narratives that resonate with readers' emotions. As a prominent figure in La Jeune Belgique, he left a significant mark on literature, blending rich imagination with existential contemplation in his multifaceted literary contributions.

      The Blue Bird
    • 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.

      Monna Vanna: A Play in Three Acts
    • The Treasure of the Humble

      • 72 pages
      • 3 hours of reading
      4.0(49)Add rating

      The Treasure of the Humble is a classical work recognized for its significance in human history. Alpha Editions has undertaken the preservation of this text by republishing it in a modern format, ensuring clarity and readability through reformatting and retyping. This edition aims to keep the work accessible for both present and future generations, emphasizing its enduring value.

      The Treasure of the Humble
    • Pélléas and Mélisande

      Translated by Richard Hovey

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      A Nobel Prize-winning Belgian playwright and poet, Maeterlinck's works are renowned for their imaginative and poetic qualities, often exploring profound themes of death and the meaning of life. His dramatic pieces, characterized by a fairy tale-like quality, resonate deeply with readers, evoking personal reflections and stimulating the imagination. As a prominent figure in the Symbolist movement and a key member of La Jeune Belgique, his literary contributions have left a significant mark on modern literature.

      Pélléas and Mélisande
    • Hothouses

      Poems, 1889

      • 126 pages
      • 5 hours of reading
      3.6(22)Add rating

      Published in 1889, this collection of 33 poems marked the beginning of Maurice Maeterlinck's literary journey, despite his struggling legal career. Often overshadowed by his later plays that earned him a Nobel Prize, "Serres chaudes" is recognized as a cornerstone of literary Modernism, following Baudelaire. The work was noted for its vivid imagery, reflecting social discontent, and was later praised for introducing the complexities of the subconscious into literature, as highlighted by Antonin Artaud.

      Hothouses
    • The Life of the Bee

      • 230 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.7(97)Add rating

      Exploring the intricate life of bees, this work combines poetic prose with scientific insight, reflecting on the profound connections between humans and the natural world. Maeterlinck's observations reveal the social structure of bees and provoke philosophical inquiries about existence and our place within nature. The text emphasizes the importance of preserving ecological balance, making it a poignant reminder of the fragility of life. This blend of wonder and knowledge encourages readers to contemplate their relationship with the environment amidst looming ecological threats.

      The Life of the Bee
    • This Book "The Inner Beauty" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

      The Inner Beauty