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Uniform Title: La sagesse et la destinée. Finnish
Title: Viisaus ja kohtalo
Note: Reading ease score: 35.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Viisaus ja kohtalo" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The work explores profound themes such as wisdom, fate, justice, happiness, and love, questioning the nature of human experience amid suffering and joy. It reflects on the relationship between individual agency and the external forces that shape our destinies. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the author's contemplation on the dichotomy between wisdom and the harsh realities of life. Maeterlinck discusses the societal inclination toward despair, contrasting it with the pursuit of higher ideals. He emphasizes that wisdom involves not only understanding one's present circumstances but also cultivating a perspective that transcends mere survival. Through deep philosophical inquiry, the author posits that understanding and embracing our fates can lead to a more profound sense of purpose and fulfillment, encouraging the reader to seek a connection between their inner and outer worlds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949
Translator: Anttila, Aarne, 1892-1952
EBook No.: 63961
Published: Dec 5, 2020
Downloads: 54
Language: Finnish
Subject: Wisdom
Subject: Fate and fatalism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: La sagesse et la destinée. Finnish
Title: Viisaus ja kohtalo
Note: Reading ease score: 35.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Viisaus ja kohtalo" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The work explores profound themes such as wisdom, fate, justice, happiness, and love, questioning the nature of human experience amid suffering and joy. It reflects on the relationship between individual agency and the external forces that shape our destinies. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the author's contemplation on the dichotomy between wisdom and the harsh realities of life. Maeterlinck discusses the societal inclination toward despair, contrasting it with the pursuit of higher ideals. He emphasizes that wisdom involves not only understanding one's present circumstances but also cultivating a perspective that transcends mere survival. Through deep philosophical inquiry, the author posits that understanding and embracing our fates can lead to a more profound sense of purpose and fulfillment, encouraging the reader to seek a connection between their inner and outer worlds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949
Translator: Anttila, Aarne, 1892-1952
EBook No.: 63961
Published: Dec 5, 2020
Downloads: 54
Language: Finnish
Subject: Wisdom
Subject: Fate and fatalism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.