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Maeterlinck, Maurice
1862
1949
Sutro, Alfred
1863
1933
Sutro, Alfredo
Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander
1865
1921
Mattos, Alexander Teixeira de
De Mattos, Alexander Teixeira
Mattos, Alexander Teixera de
Mattos, Alexander Teixeria de
Mattos, Alexander Louis Teixeira de
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The Double Garden
Our friend, the dog -- The temple of chance -- In praise of the sword! -- Death and the crown -- Universal suffrage -- The modern drama -- The foretelling of the future -- In an automobile -- News of spring -- The wrath of the bee -- Field flowers -- Chrysanthemums -- Old-fashioned flowers -- Sincerity -- Portrait of a lady -- The leaf of olive.
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"The Double Garden" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The book reflects on various themes related to the intricacies of life, love, and the relationship between humans and nature. Notable among these explorations is the bond shared between humans and dogs, with the essay beginning with an emotional tribute to a little bulldog named Pelléas, serving as a lens through which the author examines loyalty, existence, and the nature of companionship. The opening of the work details the short life of Pelléas, emphasizing his innocent curiosity and the complex world he must navigate. As he explores new surroundings, the author evokes a deep sense of empathy, illustrating the dog's struggles to understand the human realm and its myriad rules and expectations. The essay touches upon themes of duty, instinct, and the inherent connection between man and beast, raising poignant questions about love, loss, and the fleeting nature of life. The narrative sets a reflective tone that underlines the book's overarching contemplation of existence and relationship dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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