Joyzelle: Play Guide and Free Edition
Joyzelle: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Joyzelle is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Maeterlinck, Maurice (1862–1949). The listed translation credits are Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander (1865–1921).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Joyzelle" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a play written in the early 20th century. It tells the story of complex relationships, love, and the interplay between destiny and individual choice. The central characters include Merlin, a powerful and wise figure; his son Lancéor, who is torn between love and duty; and Joyzelle, a woman caught in the throes of fate and her own desires. The opening of "Joyzelle" introduces a mystical setting where Merlin converses with Arielle, a being representing Merlin's inner genius. They discuss the fate of Lancéor, who is approaching Joyzelle, and the importance of love in shaping one's destiny. As this mystical discourse progresses, we learn that Lancéor's happiness is intertwined with Joyzelle, who is expected to overcome significant trials of love. Their impending meeting is laden with tension as the audience senses the trials and tribulations the characters will face, foreshadowing a blend of romantic drama and existential inquiry that characterizes Maeterlinck's work.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Joyzelle
- Author credits: Maeterlinck, Maurice (1862–1949)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander (1865–1921)
Catalogue subjects
- French drama
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- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
- Nobel Prizes in Literature
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