| Author |
Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949 |
| Translator |
Sutro, Alfred, 1863-1933 |
| Uniform Title |
Le temple enseveli. English
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| Title |
The Buried Temple
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Note |
Translation of: Le temple enseveli
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| Contents |
The mystery of justice -- The evolution of mystery -- The kingdom of matter -- The past -- Luck.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"The Buried Temple" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a collection of philosophical essays written in the early 20th century. The essays address profound themes regarding justice, morality, and existence, engaging the reader in a nuanced exploration of what constitutes true justice in human life and the universe. At the start of this work, Maeterlinck delves into the concept of justice, questioning the existence of an all-powerful judge and the nature of human morality. He articulates the struggle between a mystical understanding of justice and the psychology of human relations, suggesting that societal laws are often disconnected from the moral fabric woven by individual human actions. As he analyzes various dimensions of justice—including social, physical, and moral heredity—he reveals the complexities and contradictions inherent in our understanding of justice. The opening sets the stage for a deeper inquiry into how humans interpret justice in their lives and the wider implications of these perceptions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Essays
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19711 |
| Release Date |
Nov 4, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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