The Treasure of the Humble (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417906512)

The Treasure of the Humble is a book written by the Belgian playwright and essayist Maurice Maeterlinck. Originally published in 1896, the book is a collection of essays that explore the beauty and power of the natural world, as well as the importance of humility and simplicity in human life.Through a series of lyrical and reflective essays, Maeterlinck invites readers to contemplate the wonders of the natural world, from the buzzing of bees to the shifting of the seasons. He argues that these small, everyday phenomena are often overlooked or taken for granted, but that they hold great significance and beauty.Maeterlinck also explores the importance of humility and simplicity in human life, arguing that we must learn to appreciate the small things in life and avoid getting caught up in the pursuit of wealth, power, or fame. He suggests that true happiness and fulfillment come from living a simple, humble life in harmony with the natural world.The Treasure of the Humble is a poetic and thought-provoking book that encourages readers to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the world around them. It is a classic work of nature writing and a testament to the enduring power of simplicity and humility in our lives.1903. With Introduction by A.B. Walkley. Play by the Belgian poet, dramatist, essayist and Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature and whose literary career began with the publication of two volumes of poetry. With M. Maeterlinck as a dramatist the world is pretty well acquainted. This little volume presents him in the new character of a philosopher and an aesthetician. And it is in some sort an apology for his theater, the one being to the other as theory to practice. Contents: Silence; The Awakening of the Soul; The Predestined; Mystic Morality; On Women; The Tragical in Daily Life; The Star; The Invisible Goodness; The Deeper Life; and The Inner Beauty. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Maurice Maeterlinck
ISBN-10: 1417906510
ISBN-13: 9781417906512
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2005
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d