Maurice Maeterlinck

The Blue Bird (eBook, ePUB)

A Fairy Play in Six Acts

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The Blue Bird is a 1908 play by Belgian playwright and poet Maurice Maeterlinck. In the opening scene, the two children gleefully describe the beautiful decorations and rich desserts that they see in the house of a wealthy family nearby. When Bérylune says that it is wrong for the rich not to share their cakes with Tyltyl and Mytyl, the boy corrects her. It is enough that he gets to watch others' happiness; their joy does not create envy in him. The theme is emphasized again when the children meet the Luxuries, particularly the biggest one of all, the Luxury of Being Rich. When Tyltyl turns the diamond, the hall is bathed with a dazzling brightness, and the Luxuries run wildly in search of a dark corner where they may hide their ugliness from the ethereal light. The names of such Happinesses as Innocent Thoughts and Seeing the Stars Rise and of such Joys as Being Good and Maternal Love affirm Maurice Maeterlinck's view that true happiness lies in simple things, particularly in the warmth of family love. At the end of the play, Tyltyl shows what he has learned about happiness.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: GAEditori
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Mai 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788835830405
• Artikelnr.: 59494015

Autorenporträt

Maurice Maeterlinck (1862-1949) was a Belgian playwright, poet, and essayist, renowned for his contributions to the symbolist movement in literature. His work is known for its exploration of existential themes, metaphysical concepts, and the human condition. Some of his notable works are, The Blue Bird (1908): Perhaps Maeterlinck's most famous play, it is a symbolist fairy tale that follows the journey of two children in search of happiness. The play is renowned for its exploration of the search for meaning and the nature of happiness. Pelléas and Mélisande (1893): This play is a quintessential example of Maeterlinck's symbolic style, presenting a haunting and enigmatic love story. It was influential in the development of modern drama and had a significant impact on French and Belgian theater. The Princess Maline (1909): Another notable play that continues Maeterlinck's exploration of symbolic and existential themes through its narrative. Maeterlinck's influence extends beyond his own time, impacting the development of modern drama and the Symbolist movement. His exploration of profound philosophical and existential themes has left a lasting mark on literature, and his works continue to be studied and appreciated for their depth and innovative approach to storytelling. Despite being more prominent in the early 20th century, Maeterlinck's exploration of themes like the nature of existence, the search for happiness, and the symbolic representation of human experiences remain relevant and influential in contemporary discussions of literature and philosophy.