Maurice Maeterlinck

Maurice Maeterlinck was a Belgian writer, poet, philosopher, playwright, essayist, translator, librettist, and author . He was born on August 29, 1862, in Ghent, Belgium and passed away on May 6, 1949, in Nice . Maeterlinck was educated at Ghent University , the Society of Jesus , and Sint-Barbaracollege . He was known for his works, such as "Pelléas and Mélisande," "The Death of Tintagiles," "The Treasure of the Humble," "The Blind," and "Princess Maleine" .

Maeterlinck was also a part of the La Jeune Belgique group, which was an influential literary group in Belgium[^74478966]. He was awarded the 1911 Nobel Prize in Literature for his many-sided literary activities, especially his dramatic works that were characterized by their poetic fancy and deep inspiration that captivated the readers' feelings and imaginations . Some of his other notable works include "Serres chaudes," "Douze chansons," and "Quinze chansons" .