The Blue Bird is a play by Maurice Maeterlinck. Mytyl and her brother Tyltyl seek happiness, symbolized by The Blue Bird of Happiness, abetted by the benevolent fairy Bérylune.
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Maurice Maeterlinck, born on August 29, 1862, in Ghent, Belgium, was a prominent playwright, poet, and essayist of the Symbolist movement. He penned his literary works predominantly in French, and his influence extended well beyond the boundaries of his native Belgium. Maeterlinck’s early education in a Jesuit school laid the foundation for his philosophical inquiries, which permeated his writing later in life. Notable for his esoteric and allegorical style, Maeterlinck’s career was marked by an exploration of themes such as mysticism, fate, and the human condition. In 1911, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, with ‘The Blue Bird’ (‘L’Oiseau bleu’) often highlighted as one of his most cherished works. This play, rich in symbolism and magical elements, is a fairy tale that explores the themes of happiness and the search for meaning. Maeterlinck’s literary style is characterized by a poetic and often ethereal use of language, with a focus on introspective and dream-like narratives. His body of work, which includes plays, poems, and essays, continues to be studied for its contribution to the Symbolist movement and its influence on early 20th-century literature. Maeterlinck passed away on May 6, 1949, leaving behind a legacy as a profound thinker and a key literary figure of his time.
Bahasa Inggris ● Format EPUB ● Halaman 82 ● ISBN 8596547010050 ● Ukuran file 0.3 MB ● Penterjemah Alexander Teixeira de Mattos ● Penerbit DigiCat ● Kota Prague ● Negara CZ ● Diterbitkan 2022 ● Diunduh 24 bulan ● Mata uang EUR ● ID 8414456 ● Perlindungan salinan DRM sosial
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