Pelléas et Mélisande: Drame lyrique en cinq actes by Maurice Maeterlinck
"Pelléas et Mélisande: Drame lyrique en cinq actes" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a lyrical drama written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, fate, and tragedy through its poetic dialogue and dramatic encounters. It is widely regarded as a seminal work in the symbolist movement, embodying complexities of human emotion and relationships. The story unfolds in a mysterious and melancholic realm where the protagonist Golaud encounters Mélisande, a
mysterious woman whom he ultimately marries, despite her deep, unspoken affections for his brother, Pelléas. As the tale progresses, a web of love triangles, misunderstandings, and tragic events leads to heart-wrenching consequences. The characters navigate their emotions amidst a backdrop of haunting imagery and beautiful symbolism, culminating in a tragic climax that exposes the fragility of human connections and the inexorable grip of fate. The play ends with the death of Mélisande and a reflection on the sorrow that envelops the lives of those left behind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Composer | Debussy, Claude, 1862-1918 |
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| Author | Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949 |
| Title |
Pelléas et Mélisande: Drame lyrique en cinq actes Tiré du théâtre de Maurice Maeterlinck; Musique de Claude Debussy |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pell%C3%A9as_et_M%C3%A9lisande |
| Note | Reading ease score: 97.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Laurent Vogel (from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Operas -- Librettos |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61075 |
| Release Date | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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