Pélléas and Mélisande; Alladine and Palomides; Home by Maurice Maeterlinck

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Author Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949
Translator Hovey, Richard, 1864-1900
Title Pélléas and Mélisande; Alladine and Palomides; Home
Note Reading ease score: 96.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Leah Moser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Pélléas and Mélisande; Alladine and Palomides; Home" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a play that belongs to the late 19th century, known for its symbolist themes and poetic dialogue. This work intricately weaves the stories of love, fate, and the mysteries of human emotions through the characters of Pélléas, Mélisande, Golaud, and the royal family of Allemonde. The narrative is imbued with a sense of the ethereal and the unknown, promising an exploration of profound themes surrounding relationships and existential angst. At the start of "Pélléas and Mélisande," the stage is set with a vibrant atmosphere filled with anticipation as various characters interact around the castle gates and in the nearby forest. We are introduced to Golaud, who finds Mélisande weeping at a spring, prompting an intriguing yet mysterious relationship to unfold between them. As Golaud brings Mélisande back to the castle, we learn about her delicate nature and enigmatic past. Meanwhile, Pélléas, Golaud's brother, becomes entwined in the evolving familial dynamics as secret feelings and emotional tensions begin to surface. The opening acts suggest a blend of innocent yet complex interactions that foreshadow a tragic entanglement of love and heartache, setting the stage for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French drama
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EBook-No. 13329
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Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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