Project Gutenberg 2004-08-07 Public domain in the USA. 106 Maeterlinck, Maurice 1862 1949 Fieandt, Anna 1882 1958 Creutz, Anna La vie des abeilles. Finnish Mehiläisten elämä Translation of: La vie des abeilles Pesän lentolaudalla -- Parveilu -- Uuden yhteiskunnan perustaminen -- Nuoret kuningattaret -- Häälento -- Kuhnurien joukkosurma -- Lajin kehitys. Produced by Sami Sieranoja, Tapio Riikonen and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Mehiläisten elämä" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a thoughtful exploration of the life and society of bees, published during the late 19th century. The work is not merely a guide to beekeeping or a technical manual; instead, it delves into the intricate social structures and the profound mysteries surrounding the life of bees and the natural world. Through his poetic and philosophical reflections, Maeterlinck invites readers to consider not just the habits of bees, but the broader implications of their existence and their remarkable communal life. The opening of "Mehiläisten elämä" sets the stage for a deep inquiry into the nature of bees, beginning with the author's intention to differentiate his work from traditional beekeeping manuals. Maeterlinck expresses a desire to share a richer understanding of bees that transcends mere practical information, preparing readers for a narrative that interweaves scientific observation with philosophical musings. He introduces the idea of the "spirit of the hive," suggesting that there exists a collective consciousness guiding the actions of the bee community. The text hints at various life events within a bee's existence, such as reproduction, the formation of swarms, and the responsibilities each caste undertakes, thereby laying the foundation for a detailed exploration of this fascinating microcosm in the chapters to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 22.9 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. fi Bees QL Text Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals Category: Philosophy & Ethics 433475 2025-08-06T04:03:35.545795 text/html 433442 433334 2024-11-06T06:26:13.494661 2023-10-06T07:57:18.997953 text/html text/html 231653 2025-08-06T04:03:41.719780 application/epub+zip 237837 2025-08-06T04:03:37.372792 application/epub+zip 237837 2025-08-06T04:03:36.230784 application/epub+zip 479627 2025-08-06T04:03:45.881758 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 412666 2025-08-06T04:03:41.034795 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 389433 2022-09-07T00:25:19.974132 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 412796 2025-08-06T04:03:35.064784 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 393073 2024-10-28T20:06:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17875 2025-08-06T04:03:46.028737 application/rdf+xml 14123 2025-08-06T04:03:36.722787 image/jpeg 3634 2025-08-06T04:03:36.474776 image/jpeg 226805 2025-08-06T04:03:35.583814 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia