Maurice Maeterlinck

Broschiertes Buch

The Betrothal; A Sequel To The Blue Bird; A Fairy Play In Five Acts And Eleven Scenes

Beschreibung

A betrothal forewarns a world where love is braided with fate and whispers of the unseen. The Betrothal, Maeterlinck's fairy play in five acts and eleven scenes, invites readers into a delicate theatre of symbolic suggestion and enigmatic emotion. This restored edition renders a text that has long haunted stages and study rooms: a refined study in symbolist drama where anthropomorphism and fate mingle with mysterious love themes, and where the very air of fin de siècle Europe hums with Belgian symbolist theatre and Ibsen influences. It rewards theatre enthusiasts and dramatic students with a compact, stageable meditation on choice, consequence, and the unseen currents that steer lives, inviting both casual readers and classic-literature collectors to revisit a work celebrated for its lyrical density and philosophical reach. Laudable for its historical resonance, the play stands as a touchstone in symbolist drama, a bridge between theatre's old ambitions and modern sensibility. And now Alpha Editions presents it not merely as a reprint but as a carefully restored cultural treasure, rescued for today's reader and future generations. A rare, out-of-print treasure made newly available, this edition is a genuine collector's item and a vivid, enduring encounter with the theatre of fate.

Autor

Maurice Maeterlinck (1862-1949) was a Belgian playwright, poet, and essayist, renowned for his contributions to the symbolist movement in literature. His work is known for its exploration of existential themes, metaphysical concepts, and the human condition. Some of his notable works are, The Blue Bird (1908): Perhaps Maeterlinck's most famous play, it is a symbolist fairy tale that follows the journey of two children in search of happiness. The play is renowned for its exploration of the search for meaning and the nature of happiness. Pelléas and Mélisande (1893): This play is a quintessential example of Maeterlinck's symbolic style, presenting a haunting and enigmatic love story. It was influential in the development of modern drama and had a significant impact on French and Belgian theater. The Princess Maline (1909): Another notable play that continues Maeterlinck's exploration of symbolic and existential themes through its narrative. Maeterlinck's influence extends beyond his own time, impacting the development of modern drama and the Symbolist movement. His exploration of profound philosophical and existential themes has left a lasting mark on literature, and his works continue to be studied and appreciated for their depth and innovative approach to storytelling.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Seitenzahl: 88
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Juli 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 142g
• ISBN-13: 9789354844096
• ISBN-10: 935484409X
• Artikelnr.: 62346449