"Le trésor des humbles" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. The text delves into the profound significance of silence, the human soul, and the spiritual connections that bind individuals together. Maeterlinck explores themes of inner life, relationships, and the mysteries of existence, emphasizing the importance of intuition and the unsaid aspects of human experience. The opening of the work establishes a contemplative tone, as Maeterlinck
extols the virtues of silence and its role in allowing profound truths to emerge. He argues that true communication often transcends the spoken word, positing silence as a catalyst for deeper understanding and connection between souls. The text engages readers in a reflection on the essence of love, existence, and the unseen threads that unite humanity, inviting them to appreciate the subtle power of silence as both an individual and collective experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents
Le silence -- Le réveil de l'âme -- Les avertis -- La morale mystique -- Sur les femmes -- Ruysbroeck l'admirable -- Emerson -- Novalis -- Le tragique quotidien -- L'étoile -- La bonté invisible -- La vie profonde -- La beauté intérieure.
Credits
Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
