| Author |
Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949 |
| Title |
L'oiseau bleu: Féerie en six actes et douze tableaux
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Annemie Arnst & Marc D'Hooghe (From images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
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| Summary |
"L'oiseau bleu: Féerie en six actes et douze tableaux" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a play written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the adventures of two children, Tyltyl and Mytyl, as they embark on a magical quest in search of the elusive Blue Bird, symbolizing happiness and fulfillment. Along their journey, they encounter various whimsical characters including a fairy and personifications of elemental forces, which guide and challenge them. The opening of the play presents Tyltyl and Mytyl, two siblings deeply asleep in their humble home. As the story unfolds, they awaken to a magical atmosphere filled with the spirit of Christmas. Excited by the prospect of celebrating the holiday, they are soon interrupted by the arrival of a mysterious fairy, who informs them of their quest to find the Blue Bird. With the help of the fairy, the children prepare to leave their ordinary world behind to explore fantastical realms, setting the stage for an enchanting adventure filled with discovery and life lessons about happiness and the importance of cherishing what they have. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Fairy plays
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| Subject |
French drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38849 |
| Release Date |
Feb 12, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 3, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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