Deux contes: Le massacre des Innocents; Onirologie. by Maurice Maeterlinck

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Author Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949
Title Deux contes: Le massacre des Innocents; Onirologie.
Note Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
Summary "Deux contes: Le massacre des Innocents; Onirologie" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a collection of literary tales likely written in the late 19th to early 20th century. This book explores profound themes of innocence, suffering, and the subconscious mind. It consists of two distinct narratives, one depicting a tragic historical massacre and the other delving into the complexities of dreams and memory. The first tale, "Le Massacre des Innocents," recounts a harrowing event where a community faces brutal violence, evoking images of despair and horror. Set in a Belgian village, the story describes how the arrival of Spanish soldiers leads to the inhumane slaughter of children, reflecting on the loss of innocence and the cycles of violence. The second story, "Onirologie," is a more introspective journey, exploring the narrator's dreams and memories, revealing his feelings of abandonment and connection to his mysterious past. Through vivid descriptions and allegorical elements, Maeterlinck artfully intertwines the mystical aspects of dreams with poignant reflections on existence and connection, inviting readers into a realm where reality and the subconscious collide. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Belgian fiction (French)
Subject Short stories, Belgian (French)
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EBook-No. 66985
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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