Publisher's Synopsis
A Miracle of Saint Antony and Five Other Plays is a collection of six plays written by Belgian playwright Maurice Maeterlinck and first published in 1917. The titular play tells the story of Saint Antony, a Christian monk who is tempted by demons to abandon his faith. The other plays included in the collection are: Interior, The Death of Tintagiles, The Intruder, The Blind, and The Seven Princesses. Each play explores themes of spirituality, mortality, and the human condition. Maeterlinck's writing is known for its symbolism and surrealism, and this collection is no exception. A Miracle of Saint Antony and Five Other Plays is a thought-provoking and challenging read for anyone interested in modernist drama and avant-garde literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
