The Blue Bird for Children: The Wonderful Adventures of Tyltyl and Mytyl in Search of Happiness

The Blue Bird for Children: The Wonderful Adventures of Tyltyl and Mytyl in Search of Happiness - Hardcover

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The Blue Bird for Children: The Wonderful Adventures of Tyltyl and Mytyl in Search of Happiness - Hardcover

The Blue Bird for Children: The Wonderful Adventures of Tyltyl and Mytyl in Search of Happiness - Hardcover

by G LeBlanc Mme Maeterlinck , Maurice Maeterlinck
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by G LeBlanc Mme Maeterlinck (Author), Maurice Maeterlinck (Author)

Maurice Maeterlinck called "The Belgian Shakespeare," received the 1911 Nobel Prize for Literature. "The Blue Bird" will forever live among Maeterlinck's greatest works and will linger long in the memory of all. His wife Georgette Leblanc has rendered this pieces in story form for children under the title "The Blue Bird for children". This book is about the wonderful adventures of Mytyl and her brother Tyltyl in search of The Blue Bird of Happiness, in which endeavor they are abetted by a good fairy, Bérylune.

This really is a wonderful story! Not just for children, adults will love it, too!

Blending fantasy, adventure, and moral insight, this classic tale delights children and adults alike, inviting readers to reflect on joy, love, and the beauty hidden in everyday life.

A treasured masterpiece of children's literature-perfect for family reading, classrooms, and collectors of timeless fairy tales.

Excerpt: "Once upon a time, a woodcutter and his wife lived in their cottage on the edge of a large and ancient forest. They had two dear little children who met with a most wonderful adventure.But, before telling you all about it, I must describe the children to you and let you know something of their character; for, if they had not been so sweet and brave and plucky, the curious story which you are about to hear would never have happened at all.Tyltyl-that was our hero's name-was ten years old; and Mytyl, his little sister, was only six.Tyltyl was a fine, tall little fellow, stout and well-set-up, with curly black hair which was often in a tangle, for he was fond of a romp. He was a great favorite because of his smiling and good-tempered face and the bright look in his eyes; but, best of all, he had the ways of a bold and fearless little man, which showed the noble qualities of his heart. When, early in the morning, he trotted along the forest-road by the side of his daddy, Tyl the woodcutter, for all his shabby clothes he looked so proud and gallant that every beautiful thing on the earth and in the sky seemed to lie in wait for him to smile upon him as he passed."
Number of Pages: 102
Dimensions: 0.38 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: June 13, 2020
ISBN9782357284890
Author G LeBlanc Mme Maeterlinck , Maurice Maeterlinck
PublisherAlicia Editions
GenreChildren and Education
FormatHardcover
PublishedJune 2020
LanguageENG- English
Pages102
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Maurice Maeterlinck

Maurice Maeterlinck (1862-1949) was a renowned Belgian playwright, poet, and essayist, best known for his Symbolist works. Born in Ghent, Belgium, he studied law but soon dedicated himself to literature. Maeterlinck's writing is characterized by its philosophical depth, lyrical style, and exploration of themes like destiny, mortality, and the mystic aspects of life. His most famous plays include "Pelléas and Mélisande," which significantly influenced the Symbolist movement and was adapted into an opera by Claude Debussy. In 1911, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his poetic plays and essays, which deepen the understanding of human existence through poetic and philosophical reflection. Maeterlinck also authored numerous essays, poetry, and allegorical works that emphasize the spiritual and the metaphysical.

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