The Life of the Bee

by Maurice Maeterlinck

Overview

Contained within this antique text is a detailed treatise on the life cycle of the bee, with a wealth of information on all aspects of their habitat, life cycle, natural history, and much more. A fascinating and insightful book sure to appeal to those with a keen interest in these wonderful and important creatures, this text makes for a great addition to any library and is not to be missed by discerning collectors of antique literature. The chapters of this book include: 'On the Threshold of the Hive', 'The Swarm', 'The Foundation of the City', 'The Life of the Bee', 'The Young Queens', 'The Nuptial Flight', 'The Massacre of the Males', and 'The Progress of the Race'. This book was originally published in 1901, and we are proud to republish it now complete with a new introduction on the subject.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781443723671
Publisher:	Hesperides Press
Publication date:	11/17/2008
Pages:	436
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.13(d)

About the Author

Maurice Maeterlinck (1862- 1949) was a Belgian playwright, poet and essayist who wrote in French. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1911. The main themes in his work are death and the meaning of life. His plays form an important part of the Symbolist movement.

Table of Contents

I.	On the Threshold of the Hive	3
II.	The Swarm	37
III.	The Foundation of the City	131
IV.	The Life of the Bee	159
V.	The Young Queens	233
VI.	The Nuptial Flight	295
VII.	The Massacre of the Males	347
VIII.	The Progress of the Race	363
	Appendix	423