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Title:
Théâtre 1
La Princesse Maleine (1890) - L'Intruse (1890) - Les Aveugles (1891)
Credits: Produced by Johan Boelaert
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949
EBook No.: 48368
Published: Feb 28, 2015
Downloads: 157
Language: French
Subject: French drama -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Théâtre 1
La Princesse Maleine (1890) - L'Intruse (1890) - Les Aveugles (1891)
Credits: Produced by Johan Boelaert
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949
EBook No.: 48368
Published: Feb 28, 2015
Downloads: 157
Language: French
Subject: French drama -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.