Blue Bird by Maurice Maeterlinck
A Fairy Play in Six Acts
This classic play tells the story of two children, Mytyl and Tyltyl, who embark on a magical journey in search of the Blue Bird of Happiness. Guided by the Fairy Bérylune, they explore various realms – the Land of Memory, the Palace of Night, the Kingdom of the Future, and more – encountering symbolic figures like the Cat, the Dog, Light, and the Souls of Bread. Throughout their quest, they learn profound lessons about happiness, the nature of good and evil, and the value of appreciating the simple joys of their own lives. The narrative is a rich tapestry of fantasy, philosophy, and a quest for meaning, emphasizing the idea that true happiness is often found closest to home.
The 4617th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1908
- Nationality
- Belgian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- L'Oiseau Bleu
- The Blue Bird
- The Blue Bird: A Fairy Play
- The Blue Bird: A Fairy Play in Six Acts
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 26th on Choosing the Century's(20th) Favorite Books(1924) (The Literary Digest)
- 31st on 100 Books of Classical and Modern Foreign Literature (The Union of Russian Writers)