Gleanings from Maeterlinck (eBook)

Exploring Mystical Themes and Profound Insights

Maurice Maeterlinck (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
130 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406642465-7 (EAN)

Infos

In "Gleanings from Maeterlinck," renowned Belgian playwright and essayist Maurice Maeterlinck presents a captivating exploration of human consciousness through a series of reflective essays and observations. Employing his characteristic lyrical prose and rich imagery, Maeterlinck delves into themes of existence, intimacy, and the essence of life, drawing from both nature and spiritual contemplation. The work stands as a profound meditation within the Symbolist movement, highlighting the interplay between the tangible world and the metaphysical realities that govern human experience. Maeterlinck, best known for his influential plays such as "Pelléas and Mélisande," was deeply immersed in the philosophical currents of his time, including mysticism and naturalism. His own experiences with illness and loss greatly informed his contemplative approach, leading him to seek deeper truths beneath the surface of everyday life. As a Nobel laureate in Literature, his reflective writings in "Gleanings" encapsulate his enduring quest to understand the mysteries of existence and the unspeakable bonds that connect us as human beings. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in philosophical literature, as it invites thoughtful reflection and encourages a more profound understanding of the intricate tapestry of life. Maeterlinck's insightful observations resonate with timeless relevance, making it a valuable companion for anyone seeking enlightenment in the chaos of modern existence.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.8.2022
• Übersetzer: Alexander Teixeira de Mattos
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie
• Schlagworte: Belgian essays • Belgian literature • Belgian playwright • Death • dramatic essays • European authors • existential contemplation • French • French Literature • French playwrights • Human Experience • Literary criticism • Maeterlinck studies • Mystery of life • Mystical themes • Nature and existence • Nobel Prize winner • philosophical essays • poetic imagery • Spiritual reflections • symbolist movement • Symbolist writing • theatre philosophy • Translations into English • World literature