Length51m
About this audiobook
In "Poems," Maurice Maeterlinck explores the depths of human emotion and the complexities of existence through a lyrical and contemplative lens. The collection reveals Maeterlinck's signature Symbolist style, characterized by vivid imagery and rich symbolism, inviting readers into a realm where the ordinary transcends into the extraordinary. His exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the passage of time resonates with philosophical musings, reflecting a profound awareness of both the beauty and frailty of the human condition within a shifting literary landscape that embraces both nature and the metaphysical. Maurice Maeterlinck, a Belgian playwright and poet, was an influential figure in the Symbolist movement, which sought to convey emotions through suggestion rather than direct expression. His deep appreciation for nature, as evident in his earlier works, alongside his fascination with the subconscious mind, informed the creation of "Poems." His background in philosophy and psychology allowed him to delve into existential questions, which are prevalent in this collection, revealing the layers of human perception and experience. For readers seeking to explore themes of introspection and the search for meaning, "Poems" is an essential work that encapsulates Maeterlinck's lyrical genius. It offers a meditative journey through richly woven verses, challenging individuals to reflect on their own lives while appreciating the subtlety of artistic expression.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 2, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2—Done into English Verse—: Translator's Preface
PoemsMaurice Maeterlinck1h 44m$2 · $0.00
Le temple enseveliMaurice Maeterlinck5h 52m$1 · $0.00
Pelléas et Mélisande: Drame lyrique en cinq actesMaurice Maeterlinck2h 47m$1 · $0.00
Our Friend the DogMaurice Maeterlinck32m$2 · $0.00
JoyzelleMaurice Maeterlinck3h 26m$2 · $0.00
The Children's Life of the BeeMaurice Maeterlinck3h 47m$1 · $0.00
The Wrack of the StormMaurice Maeterlinck5h 13m$2 · $0.00
The Treasure of the HumbleMaurice Maeterlinck4h 41m$1 · $0.00
Le grand secretMaurice Maeterlinck7h 41m$2 · $0.00
Les fiançailles: Féerie en cinq actes et onze tableauxMaurice Maeterlinck2h 35m$2 · $0.00
Les fiançailles: Féerie en cinq actes et onze tableauxMaurice Maeterlinck4h 6m$1 · $0.00
The BetrothalMaurice Maeterlinck2h 35m$1 · $0.00
The Life of the BeeMaurice Maeterlinck7h 53m$1 · $0.00
Das Leben der Bienen (Zusammengefasste Ausgabe)Maurice Maeterlinck2h 47m$2
Köyhäin aarteetMaurice Maeterlinck4h 17m$1 · $0.00
The Burgomaster of StilemondeMaurice Maeterlinck1h 56m$1 · $0.00
The Double GardenMaurice Maeterlinck3h 51m$2 · $0.00
Ruysbroeck and the Mystics: with selections from RuysbroeckMaurice Maeterlinck2h 29m$2 · $0.00
La vie des abeillesMaurice Maeterlinck6h 47m$2 · $0.00
Emily DickinsonEmily Dickinson5h 23m$16
A Visit From Saint NicholasClement Clarke Moore3m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Poetical Works of Edgar Allan Poe (Illustrated)Edgar Allan Poe18h 27m$2 · $0.00
Stranger MusicLeonard Cohen5h 45m$20
The Essential Rumi, New Expanded EditionJalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi9h 24m$20
The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and CorrespondenceRobert Burns, Allan Cunningham40h 22m$2 · $0.00
Saundarya LahariUnknown Author3h 16m$18 · $0.00
Songs of a SourdoughRobert W. Service2h 13m$1 · $0.00
The Poems of LeopardiGiacomo Leopardi3h 6m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Works of Rabindranath TagoreRabindranath Tagore65h 58m$2 · $0.00
I Hope This Finds You WellKate Baer50m$6 · $0.00
Nikki Giovanni: Love Poems & A Good CryNikki Giovanni2h 44m$18 · $0.00
Vulnerable AFTarriona “Tank” Ball42m$4
Dear MotherBunmi Laditan1h 4m$12 · $0.00
Parables of the Christ-lifeI. Lilias Trotter1h 9m$1 · $0.00
The Complete Poetry of Walt WhitmanWalt Whitman19h$2 · $0.00
The Odes of John Keats - Complete CollectionJohn Keats22h 16m$1 · $0.00
Wilfred Owen: The Selected PoemsWilfred Owen30m$3 · $0.00
This Wound Is a WorldBilly-Ray Belcourt1h 6m$15
Tao Te ChingStephen Mitchell, Lao Tzu1h 42m$16 · $0.00
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