| Author |
Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949 |
| Title |
Théâtre 1
La Princesse Maleine (1890) - L'Intruse (1890) - Les Aveugles (1891)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Johan Boelaert
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| Summary |
"Théâtre 1" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a collection of dramatic works written in the late 19th century. This volume features three plays: "La Princesse Maleine," "L'Intruse," and "Les Aveugles." The central themes explore the intricacies of human emotions, the presence of unseen forces, and the darker aspects of existence, capturing the essence of tragic destinies often intertwined with elements of fate and despair. The beginning of "La Princesse Maleine" sets the stage in a royal environment fraught with tension and foreboding. Characters such as Prince Hjalmar and the eponymous Princess Maleine are introduced amidst signs of impending doom, highlighted by ominous omens like comets and falling stars. Initial dialogues depict the anxiety surrounding Maleine's upcoming marriage, the secrets that haunt the royal family, and the unsettling atmosphere that permeates the castle. As the story unfolds, Maleine's character emerges as fragile yet resolute, caught in the turmoil of love and ominous prophecy, while Hjalmar grapples with his fate amidst familial and socio-political strife. The tone is steeped in a haunting mystique, suggesting that love may not conquer all in this complex and darkly poetic narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French drama -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
48368 |
| Release Date |
Feb 28, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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