The Unknown Guest by Maurice Maeterlinck

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Author Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949
Translator Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921
Uniform Title L'hôte inconnu. English
Title The Unknown Guest
Note Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Unknown Guest" by Maurice Maeterlinck is an analytical essay that delves into the phenomena of supernatural occurrences, written during the late 19th century. This work explores themes surrounding the manifestations of the unknown, such as veridical apparitions, psychic phenomena, and the deeper connections between life and death. The author draws upon extensive research conducted by psychical societies to examine the nature of inexplicable events and their implications for human understanding. The opening of the work establishes Maeterlinck's intention to investigate the current understanding of supernatural experiences. He discusses various classifications of apparitions, including hallucinations from the living and the dead, and introduces concepts like psychometry and telepathy. The chapter outlines key ideas and evidence from scientific inquiry, with a focus on how intense emotions can manifest as psychic phenomena, suggesting that there exists an unexplored realm beyond conventional science. By compiling examples and observations, Maeterlinck sets the stage for a larger discourse on the mysteries that challenge the boundaries of human comprehension. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Subject Parapsychology
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EBook-No. 2033
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 3, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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