La Mort by Maurice Maeterlinck
"La Mort" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a philosophical exploration of the concept of mortality written in the early 20th century. The book delves into humanity's relationship with death, addressing fears surrounding mortality and contemplating its profound implications on life. The text engages with various perspectives on death, proposing that it should be faced with understanding and acceptance rather than dread. The opening of the text presents a discourse on humanity's collective injustice
towards death, emphasizing that it is often shrouded in fear and misunderstanding. Maeterlinck reflects on how society tends to distract itself from the inevitability of death, highlighting the importance of confronting it directly to gain a clearer perspective on life. He critiques the way death is viewed culturally, suggesting that it carries unnecessary weight as the "ultimate evil," while arguing for a shift in understanding death as a natural, integral aspect of existence rather than something to be feared or avoided. The beginning sets a profound philosophical tone, inviting readers to reconsider their attitudes toward mortality through a lens of acceptance and intellectual inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 13004087 |
| Title | La Mort |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Language | French |
| LoC Class | BD: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Speculative Philosophy, General Philosophical works |
| Subject | Death |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63222 |
| Release Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 141 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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