Maurice Maeterlinck
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Maurice Maeterlinck Net Worth

Maurice Maeterlinck was a Belgian writer born on August 29, 1862. He was a versatile writer, known for his poetry, essays, and plays. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1911 for his work.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 29, 1862
Birth Place Belgium
Age 157 YEARS OLD
Died On May 6, 1949 (age 86)
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $15 Million (2024)

About

Versatile Writer who was also known for his poetry and essays. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1911.

Before Fame

His first play, Princess Maleine, garnered great acclaim and from thereon out he developed his symbolic style, focusing on themes involving fatalism and mysticism.

Trivia

His 1906 play, The Intelligence of Flowers, preceded an artistically dry period, characterized by writer's block and depression.

Family Life

His father, Polydore, and his mother, Mathilde, were both wealthy. He was in a relationship with singer-actress Georgette Leblanc for many years, during which she became his chief muse.

Associated With

He was hired by Samuel Goldwyn to develop ideas for film, none of which came to fruition.

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