L'intelligence des fleurs by Maurice Maeterlinck
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Author | Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949 |
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Title | L'intelligence des fleurs |
Contents | L'intelligence des fleurs -- Les parfums -- La mesure des heures -- L'inquiétude de notre morale -- Éloge de la boxe -- A propos du Roi Lear -- Les dieux de la guerre -- Le pardon des injures -- L'accident -- Notre devoir social -- L'immortalité. |
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Summary | "L'intelligence des fleurs" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work explores the fascinating interactions and mechanisms of plants, particularly flowers, as they navigate their existence and reproduction. It presents an argument for the inherent intelligence found in the plant world, weaving observations from botany with philosophical reflections. The opening portion of the book discusses various aspects of plant intelligence, focusing on their strategies for survival and reproduction. Maeterlinck emphasizes the ingenuity of flowers in attracting pollinators and ensuring their propagation despite their immobility. He illustrates this with examples, such as the intricate mechanics of flower structures that facilitate effective pollination and the remarkable adaptations that allow plants to thrive in diverse environments. Through these observations, he seeks to reveal a profound and often overlooked wisdom in nature's design, inviting readers to appreciate the complexity and resourcefulness of flowers in their quest for existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | French |
LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
Subject | Botany |
Subject | Flowers |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 62114 |
Release Date | May 14, 2020 |
Most Recently Updated | Jan 28, 2021 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 95 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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