Le Double Jardin by Maurice Maeterlinck

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Author Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949
Title Le Double Jardin
Contents Sur la mort d'un petit chien -- Le Temple du Hasard -- En Automobile -- Éloge de l'Épée -- La Colère des Abeilles -- Le Suffrage Universel -- Le Drame moderne -- Les Sources du Printemps -- La Mort et la Couronne -- Vue de Rome -- Fleurs des champs -- Chrysanthème -- Fleurs démodées -- De la Sincérité -- Portrait de femme -- Les Rameaux d'Olivier.
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Summary "Le Double Jardin" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a reflective literary work written in the early 20th century. The book explores deep themes concerning life, death, and the relationship between humans and animals, focusing particularly on the experiences and emotions of a small dog named Pelléas. Through poignant observations and philosophical musings, the narrative delves into the nature of existence and the bonds that connect beings across species. At the start of the narrative, the author shares the heartfelt loss of his young bulldog, Pelléas, who had just begun to engage with the world. The narrative shifts between the dog’s innocent explorations and the profound thoughts on existence that arise from this bond. Pelléas is depicted as a creature filled with wonder and a nascent understanding of his place in the universe, even as he grapples with the mysteries of life and death. The reflections on his simple joys and the brutal reality of mortality evoke a poignant contemplation about love, loyalty, and the existential struggles shared by both dogs and humans. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Essays
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EBook-No. 66817
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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