The Blue Bird: A Fairy Play in Six Acts by Maurice Maeterlinck

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Author Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949
Translator Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921
Uniform Title L'oiseau bleu. English
Title The Blue Bird: A Fairy Play in Six Acts
Credits Text file produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, Charles
Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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Summary "The Blue Bird: A Fairy Play in Six Acts" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a whimsical fairy play crafted during the late 19th century. The story follows two children, Tyltyl and Mytyl, on a magical quest to find the elusive Blue Bird of happiness, guided by the mysterious Fairy Bérylune. Their journey leads them through enchanting realms filled with personified elements, animals, and memories, exploring the themes of happiness, love, and the true meaning of fulfillment. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Tyltyl and Mytyl in their humble woodcutter's cottage, where they are captivated by the sights and sounds of a Christmas celebration happening nearby. The scene is set with warmth and innocence, as the children express disappointment about not receiving gifts from Father Christmas. Their adventure begins when the fairy appears, asking them to find the Blue Bird she desperately needs for her sick daughter. The children are entranced by the idea and, despite their initial hesitations, they prepare to embark on a magical journey with the fairy’s guidance, promising encounters with the fantastical realms of Memory and Happiness along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Fairy plays
Subject French drama -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 8606
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 16, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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