Life and Writings of Maurice Maeterlinck by Jethro Bithell
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| Author | Bithell, Jethro, 1878-1962 |
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| Title | Life and Writings of Maurice Maeterlinck |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Andrea Ball & Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) |
| Summary | "Life and Writings of Maurice Maeterlinck" by Jethro Bithell is a biographical work written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life, influences, and literary contributions of Belgian playwright and poet Maurice Maeterlinck, known for his role in the Symbolist movement and for works such as "Pelleas and Melisande." The author aims to provide a thoughtful account that combines admiration for Maeterlinck's work with critical analysis, making it an interesting read for those curious about the intersection of his life and writings. The opening of the book sets up the challenges faced by Bithell as he attempts to document Maeterlinck's life while he is still living. It discusses the reticence of Maeterlinck concerning interviews and the difficulty of separating his impersonal literary creations from his personal experiences. Bithell explains that the primary source for understanding Maeterlinck lies within his own works, which often reflect his internal world rather than offering a direct biography. The preface outlines the structure and tone of the book, indicating that it will serve as a critical interpretation of Maeterlinck's literary contributions, alongside a narrative of his life, framed by the complexities of capturing a living artist’s essence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949 |
| Subject | Authors, Belgian -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Authors, Belgian -- 20th century -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38917 |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 110 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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