Pélléas and Mélisande; Alladine and Palomides; Home: Play Guide and Free Edition
Pélléas and Mélisande; Alladine and Palomides; Home: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Pélléas and Mélisande; Alladine and Palomides; Home is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Maeterlinck, Maurice (1862–1949). The listed translation credits are Hovey, Richard (1864–1900).
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"Pélléas and Mélisande; Alladine and Palomides; Home" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a play that belongs to the late 19th century, known for its symbolist themes and poetic dialogue. This work intricately weaves the stories of love, fate, and the mysteries of human emotions through the characters of Pélléas, Mélisande, Golaud, and the royal family of Allemonde. The narrative is imbued with a sense of the ethereal and the unknown, promising an exploration of profound themes surrounding relationships and existential angst. At the start of "Pélléas and Mélisande," the stage is set with a vibrant atmosphere filled with anticipation as various characters interact around the castle gates and in the nearby forest. We are introduced to Golaud, who finds Mélisande weeping at a spring, prompting an intriguing yet mysterious relationship to unfold between them. As Golaud brings Mélisande back to the castle, we learn about her delicate nature and enigmatic past. Meanwhile, Pélléas, Golaud's brother, becomes entwined in the evolving familial dynamics as secret feelings and emotional tensions begin to surface. The opening acts suggest a blend of innocent yet complex interactions that foreshadow a tragic entanglement of love and heartache, setting the stage for the unfolding drama.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Pélléas and Mélisande; Alladine and Palomides; Home
- Author credits: Maeterlinck, Maurice (1862–1949)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Hovey, Richard (1864–1900)
Catalogue subjects
- French drama
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- Category: French Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
- Nobel Prizes in Literature
- Opera
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