Princess Maleine (1894)

Princess Maleine is a play written by Belgian author Maurice Maeterlinck and first published in 1894. The play tells the story of Princess Maleine, who is betrothed to the prince of a neighboring kingdom. However, her mother, the queen, has other plans and arranges for Maleine to be locked away in a tower. Maleine manages to escape with the help of a friendly courtier and sets out on a journey to find her true love, the prince. Along the way, she encounters a series of obstacles and dangers, including a wicked witch and a treacherous forest. The play is a classic example of Maeterlinck's symbolist style, which emphasizes the use of symbols and metaphors to convey deeper meanings. It is also notable for its innovative use of stagecraft, including the use of light and shadow to create a dreamlike atmosphere. Princess Maleine has been adapted for the stage and screen numerous times and remains a popular work of Belgian literature.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.