Gleanings From Maeterlinck (1917)

Gleanings From Maeterlinck is a book written by the Belgian playwright, poet, and essayist Maurice Maeterlinck. The book was originally published in 1917 and contains a collection of essays, plays, and literary criticisms written by Maeterlinck himself. The book is divided into two parts, the first part containing essays on various topics such as art, literature, and philosophy, while the second part consists of three of Maeterlinck's most famous plays: The Blue Bird, Pell�����as and M�����lisande, and Aglavaine and S�����lysette. The essays in the first part of the book cover a wide range of topics, including the nature of art, the role of the artist in society, the meaning of life, and the philosophy of language. Maeterlinck's writing style is characterized by its poetic language, philosophical depth, and mystical themes. He uses his essays to explore complex ideas and to challenge conventional wisdom.The second part of the book contains three of Maeterlinck's most famous plays. The Blue Bird is a fairy tale about two children who go on a magical journey to find the Blue Bird of Happiness. Pell�����as and M�����lisande is a tragic love story set in a mysterious forest, while Aglavaine and S�����lysette is a play about a love triangle that explores themes of jealousy, betrayal, and forgiveness.Overall, Gleanings From Maeterlinck is a fascinating collection of essays and plays that showcase Maurice Maeterlinck's unique voice and literary style. It is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, philosophy, or the arts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.