Joyzelle by Maurice Maeterlinck
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| Author | Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949 |
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| Translator | Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921 |
| Title | Joyzelle |
| Note | Reading ease score: 91.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Joyzelle" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a play written in the early 20th century. It tells the story of complex relationships, love, and the interplay between destiny and individual choice. The central characters include Merlin, a powerful and wise figure; his son Lancéor, who is torn between love and duty; and Joyzelle, a woman caught in the throes of fate and her own desires. The opening of "Joyzelle" introduces a mystical setting where Merlin converses with Arielle, a being representing Merlin's inner genius. They discuss the fate of Lancéor, who is approaching Joyzelle, and the importance of love in shaping one's destiny. As this mystical discourse progresses, we learn that Lancéor's happiness is intertwined with Joyzelle, who is expected to overcome significant trials of love. Their impending meeting is laden with tension as the audience senses the trials and tribulations the characters will face, foreshadowing a blend of romantic drama and existential inquiry that characterizes Maeterlinck's work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47486 |
| Release Date | Nov 29, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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