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Title:
Pelléas et Mélisande: Drame lyrique en cinq actes
Tiré du théâtre de Maurice Maeterlinck; Musique de Claude Debussy
Note: Reading ease score: 97.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Laurent Vogel (from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries)
Summary: "Pelléas et Mélisande: Drame lyrique en cinq actes" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a lyrical drama written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, fate, and tragedy through its poetic dialogue and dramatic encounters. It is widely regarded as a seminal work in the symbolist movement, embodying complexities of human emotion and relationships. The story unfolds in a mysterious and melancholic realm where the protagonist Golaud encounters Mélisande, a mysterious woman whom he ultimately marries, despite her deep, unspoken affections for his brother, Pelléas. As the tale progresses, a web of love triangles, misunderstandings, and tragic events leads to heart-wrenching consequences. The characters navigate their emotions amidst a backdrop of haunting imagery and beautiful symbolism, culminating in a tragic climax that exposes the fragility of human connections and the inexorable grip of fate. The play ends with the death of Mélisande and a reflection on the sorrow that envelops the lives of those left behind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949
Composer: Debussy, Claude, 1862-1918
EBook No.: 61075
Published: Jan 2, 2020
Downloads: 92
Language: French
Subject: Operas -- Librettos
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Pelléas et Mélisande: Drame lyrique en cinq actes
Tiré du théâtre de Maurice Maeterlinck; Musique de Claude Debussy
Note: Reading ease score: 97.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Laurent Vogel (from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries)
Summary: "Pelléas et Mélisande: Drame lyrique en cinq actes" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a lyrical drama written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, fate, and tragedy through its poetic dialogue and dramatic encounters. It is widely regarded as a seminal work in the symbolist movement, embodying complexities of human emotion and relationships. The story unfolds in a mysterious and melancholic realm where the protagonist Golaud encounters Mélisande, a mysterious woman whom he ultimately marries, despite her deep, unspoken affections for his brother, Pelléas. As the tale progresses, a web of love triangles, misunderstandings, and tragic events leads to heart-wrenching consequences. The characters navigate their emotions amidst a backdrop of haunting imagery and beautiful symbolism, culminating in a tragic climax that exposes the fragility of human connections and the inexorable grip of fate. The play ends with the death of Mélisande and a reflection on the sorrow that envelops the lives of those left behind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949
Composer: Debussy, Claude, 1862-1918
EBook No.: 61075
Published: Jan 2, 2020
Downloads: 92
Language: French
Subject: Operas -- Librettos
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.