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Set in an imaginary kingdom, the play revolves around the tragic romance between Pelleas, the king's younger brother, and the enigmatic Melisande, who harbors a troubled past. Renowned for its poetic language and dreamlike quality, the work employs symbolism and allegory to explore profound themes of love, jealousy, power, and death. This lyric drama, first published in 1892, has been celebrated for its emotional depth and psychological insight, making it a significant piece in French literature and a compelling read for enthusiasts of the genre.
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Pelleas And Melisande, Maurice Maeterlinck, Claude Debussy
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Pelleas And Melisande
- Subtitle
- Lyric Drama In Five Acts (1907)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Maurice Maeterlinck, Claude Debussy
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 56
- ISBN13
- 9781437025651
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- Set in an imaginary kingdom, the play revolves around the tragic romance between Pelleas, the king's younger brother, and the enigmatic Melisande, who harbors a troubled past. Renowned for its poetic language and dreamlike quality, the work employs symbolism and allegory to explore profound themes of love, jealousy, power, and death. This lyric drama, first published in 1892, has been celebrated for its emotional depth and psychological insight, making it a significant piece in French literature and a compelling read for enthusiasts of the genre.