Maurice Maeterlinck

Quick Facts

Full Name	Maurice Maeterlinck
Occupation	Playwright
Date Of Birth	Aug 29, 1862(1862-08-29)
Age	162
Date Of Death	1949-05-06
Birthplace	Ghent
Country	Belgium
Birth City	Flemish Region
Horoscope	Leo

Maurice Maeterlinck Biography

Maurice Maeterlinck is one of the most popular and richest Playwright who was born on August 29, 1862 in Ghent, Flemish Region, Belgium. He was a versatile writer, who was also well-known for his poetry and essays. In 1911, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

He was hired to create ideas for film by He was hired by Samuel Goldwyn to develop ideas for film, none of which came to fruition., but none of these ideas were realized.

His mother Mathilde and Polydore were both wealthy. For many years he was in a relationship singer-actress Georgette leblanc, which lasted for many years. She became his chief muse.

Maurice Maeterlinck Net Worth

Maurice Maeterlinck is one of the richest Playwright from Belgium. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Maurice Maeterlinck 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His first play, Princess Maleine received great acclaim. He developed his symbolic style from then on, focusing on themes that involved fatalism and mysticism.

The Intelligence of Flowers, his 1906 play, was written before an artistically dry period that was characterized by writer’s block and depression.

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Facts & Trivia

Maurice Ranked on the list of most popular Playwright. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Belgium. Maurice Maeterlinck celebrates birthday on August 29 of every year.

Top Facts about Maurice Maeterlinck

1. Maurice Maeterlinck was a Belgian playwright and essayist.
2. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1911.
3. Maeterlinck’s most famous play is “The Blue Bird.”
4. He wrote over 40 plays and numerous essays.
5. Maeterlinck was associated with the Symbolist movement.
6. His works often explored themes of death, fate, and spirituality.
7. Maeterlinck was also a beekeeper and wrote about bees.
8. He lived in France for much of his life.
9. Maeterlinck’s influence can be seen in modern theater and literature.
10. He died in Nice, France at the age of 86.

What was Maurice Maeterlinck famous for?

Maurice Maeterlinck. Belgian playwright and poet who was awarded in 1911 the Nobel Prize for Literature. Maurice Maeterlinck was closely associated with the French literary movement called symbolism, which used symbols to represent ideas and emotions.

What is the central idea of Maurice Maeterlinck play?

The main themes in his work are death and the meaning of life. He was a leading member of La Jeune Belgique group and his plays form an important part of the Symbolist movement. In later life, Maeterlinck faced credible accusations of plagiarism.

What did maurice Maeterlinck write?

His most popular work was perhaps La Vie des abeilles (1900) [The Life of the Bee], which was followed by L’Intelligence des Fleurs (1907) [The Intelligence of the Flowers], studies of termites (1927), and of ants (1930). In later life, Maeterlinck became known chiefly for his philosophical essays.

What nationality was maurice Maeterlinck the winner of the 1911 Nobel

Prize for Literature?

Maurice Maeterlinck (1862-1949), born in Ghent, Belgium , came from a well-to-do family. He was educated at a Jesuit college and read law, but a short practice as a lawyer in his home town convinced him that he was unfit for the profession.

Where is Maurice Maeterlinck from?

Ghent, Belgium