The Treasure of the Humble

""The Treasure of the Humble"" is a philosophical and poetic exploration of the beauty and significance of the humble things in life, written by Belgian author Maurice Maeterlinck. Maeterlinck was a leading figure in the Symbolist movement, and this book reflects his interest in exploring the hidden meanings and mysteries of the natural world. The book is divided into six chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the humble. Maeterlinck discusses the beauty of the commonplace, the value of silence and solitude, the importance of small gestures and acts of kindness, the significance of the natural world, and the role of intuition and imagination in understanding the world around us. Throughout the book, Maeterlinck uses vivid and evocative language to describe the wonders of the humble, from the delicate beauty of a flower to the quiet majesty of a tree. He also draws on a range of literary and philosophical sources, including the works of Shakespeare, Emerson, and Nietzsche, to explore the deeper meanings and implications of his ideas. ""The Treasure of the Humble"" is a lyrical and thought-provoking work that invites readers to contemplate the beauty and significance of the everyday world around them. It is a classic of Symbolist literature and a testament to Maeterlinck's talent as a writer and thinker.1903. With Introduction by A.B. Walkley. Play by the Belgian poet, dramatist, essayist and Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature and whose literary career began with the publication of two volumes of poetry. With M. Maeterlinck as a dramatist the world is pretty well acquainted. This little volume presents him in the new character of a philosopher and an aesthetician. And it is in some sort an apology for his theater, the one being to the other as theory to practice. Contents: Silence; The Awakening of the Soul; The Predestined; Mystic Morality; On Women; The Tragical in Daily Life; The Star; The Invisible Goodness; The Deeper Life; and The Inner Beauty. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.