The Treasure of the Humble by Maurice Maeterlinck
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About this eBook
| Author | Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949 |
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| Translator | Sutro, Alfred, 1863-1933 |
| Uniform Title | Le trésor des humbles. English |
| Title | The Treasure of the Humble |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Introduction -- Silence -- The awakening of the soul -- The pre-destined -- Mystic morality -- On women -- The tragical in daily life -- The star -- The invisible goodness -- The deeper life -- The inner beauty. |
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| Summary | "The Treasure of the Humble" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a philosophical work written in the late 19th century. In this volume, Maeterlinck explores profound themes of mysticism, silence, and the inner life of the soul, articulating a vision that connects humanity to a deeper spiritual reality. Through essays that draw on philosophies from various traditions, he presents a contemplation of the unseen intricacies of existence, inviting the reader into an exploration of their mysterious and often overlooked depths. At the start of the book, Maeterlinck sets a tone of reverent contemplation, emphasizing the power and necessity of silence for genuine communication and understanding. He reflects on the limitations of spoken words, arguing that true connection happens in moments of shared silence that transcend conventional interaction. The opening portion showcases the author's inclination towards mysticism as he suggests that silence can unveil hidden truths and foster a deeper understanding of ourselves and others. His thoughts serve as an invitation to consider the life of the soul, describing its profound simplicity and the hidden beauty that lies beneath the surface of ordinary existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Essays |
| Subject | Mysticism |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48217 |
| Release Date | Feb 9, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 133 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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