Project Gutenberg 2012-01-08 Public domain in the USA. 180 Maeterlinck, Maurice 1862 1949 La vie des abeilles Annemie Arnst and Marc D'Hooghe "La vie des abeilles" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a contemplative work that combines elements of nature writing and philosophical exploration, likely written in the late 19th century. The text discusses the world of bees, avoiding technical jargon, and instead delves into the intricacies of their society, behaviors, and the natural laws that govern them. Through Maeterlinck's lens, readers are invited to reflect on the beauty, complexity, and mystery of bee life. The opening of the book establishes Maeterlinck's intention to provide a vivid narrative that evokes the marvels of bee existence rather than a scientific treatise on beekeeping. He emphasizes his desire to share observations and insights gained from years of experience with bees, while asserting that much remains unknown about their lives. The text unfolds as a philosophical inquiry into the lives of bees, presenting them as both individuals and parts of a greater community, exploring themes of duty, sacrifice, and the enigmatic "spirit of the hive" that guides them. The first chapters set the stage for a deeper exploration of the bees' annual cycle and the interconnectedness of their existence to the larger world, inviting readers to ponder the lessons they embody about nature and life itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. fr Bees QL Text FR Sciences et Techniques Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals Category: Philosophy & Ethics 407001 2025-07-15T13:48:56.603552 text/html 409478 2021-05-20T10:01:01 text/html 412088 2025-07-15T13:49:00.900479 application/epub+zip 416700 2025-07-15T13:48:57.236506 application/epub+zip 230173 2025-07-15T13:48:56.919477 application/epub+zip 538889 2025-07-15T13:49:04.067494 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 524763 2025-07-15T13:49:00.613515 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 338544 2022-09-17T14:43:36.490334 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 389565 2025-07-15T13:48:56.273518 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 389345 2021-05-20T10:03:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19316 2025-07-15T13:49:04.189463 application/rdf+xml 23056 2025-07-15T13:48:57.008485 image/jpeg 3475 2025-07-15T13:48:56.963491 image/jpeg 146683 2021-05-20T10:03:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 495932 2021-05-20T10:04:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 496046 2025-07-15T13:48:56.642501 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