Haudattu temppeli

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Haudattu temppeli

by Maurice Maeterlinck

FI·~5 hours

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Description

A contemplative journey begins with a bold question: does an unseen, infallible Judge govern our thoughts, feelings, and deeds, or are we left to the ever‑shifting whims of human‑made law? The narrator invites listeners to probe the layers of justice that lie beyond statutes—those invisible forces that reward, punish, and shape every choice. By weaving philosophy with the intimacy of everyday encounters, the work asks whether a deeper, universal morality exists, one that transcends culture and conscience.

As the discussion unfolds, the text distinguishes between the tangible, societal rules we all know and a more elusive “physical” or “psychological” justice that silently guides us. It challenges the listener to consider whether this hidden order is rooted in nature, in the fabric of the universe, or solely within the human soul. The first act sets the stage for a rich exploration of how such a profound principle might influence the present, hinting at the personal and collective consequences that await those who dare to listen.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~5 hours (306K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Tapio Riikonen

Release date

2020-09-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

Maurice Maeterlinck

Maurice Maeterlinck

1862–1949

A master of Symbolist drama, this Nobel Prize-winning Belgian writer filled his plays and essays with mystery, dreamlike beauty, and big questions about life and fate. His work moves from shadowy, haunting theatre to the brighter wonder of The Blue Bird.

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