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Maurice Maeterlinck | |
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| Born | Maurice Polydore Marie Bernard 29 August 1862 Ghent, Belgium |
| Died | 6 May 1949 (aged 86) Nice, France |
| Occupation | Playwright · Poet · Essayist |
| Language | French |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Literary movement | Symbolism |
| Notable works | Intruder (1890) The Blind (1890) Interior (1895) The Blue Bird (1908) |
| Notable awards | Nobel Prize in Literature 1911 Triennial Prize for Dramatic Literature 1903 |
| Spouse | Renée Dahon |
| Partner | Georgette Leblanc |
Maurice Polydore Marie Bernard Maeterlinck, also called Comte (Count) Maeterlinck from 1932, (29 August 1862 – 6 May 1949) was a Belgian playwright, poet, and essayist. He 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 are an important part of the Symbolist movement.