Maurice Maeterlinck, Jethro Bithell

Broschiertes Buch

Wisdom and Destiny

With an Essay from Life and Writings of Maurice Maeterlinck By Jethro Bithell

Beschreibung

This volume contains an English translation of Maurice Maeterlinck's fascinating 1901 treatise "Wisdom And Destiny", translated by Alfred Sutro. Maurice Polydore Marie Bernard Maeterlinck (1862-1949) was a Belgian poet, playwright, essayist who was awarded the 1911 Nobel Prize in literature. Contents include: "Maurice Maeterlinck", "Introduction", and "Wisdom and Destiny". This interesting examination of the ideas of wisdom and destiny would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf and is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Maeterlinck's seminal work. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a biographical essay by Jethro Bithell.

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Hesperides Press
• Seitenzahl: 162
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. November 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 213g
• ISBN-13: 9781406703696
• ISBN-10: 1406703699
• Artikelnr.: 22513105