02184cam a22003253u 4500 38522 UtSlPG 20260610133858.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 QL Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949 La vie des abeilles. Dutch Het leven der bijen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-01-07 Produced by Annemie Arnst and Marc D'Hooghe "Het leven der bijen" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a reflective non-fiction work written in the late 19th century. The text explores the lives and societal structures of bees, delving into their behaviors, the complexities of their colonies, and the philosophical implications of their existence. It aims to transcend mere beekeeping manuals or scientific discourse, offering readers deeper insights into the wonder of bee life and its parallels to human existence. The opening of the work establishes Maeterlinck’s intention to present a lively and personal narrative rather than a dry scientific treatise on bees or beekeeping. He expresses his desire to share observations accumulated over two decades, emphasizing the beauty and complexity of these creatures without delving into excessive technical detail. Maeterlinck introduces major themes surrounding the nature of the bee colony, including the roles of the queen and worker bees, the communal spirit, and the profound mysteries of their governance and interactions. He aims to capture the reader's imagination with the extraordinary qualities of bees while inviting contemplation on broader existential questions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Bees Wissel-Herderschee, G. M. Van Der, 1854-1929 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38522 79361 79361