The Blue Bird: A Fairy Play in Six Acts by Maurice Maeterlinck
"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.)
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| Author | Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949 |
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| Translator | Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921 |
| Uniform Title | L'oiseau bleu. English |
| Title | The Blue Bird: A Fairy Play in Six Acts |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blue_Bird_(play) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 95.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits |
Text file produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| 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 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 16, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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