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The Life of the White Ant: Translated by Alfred Sutro
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025804286
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 190
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Life of the White Ant is a profound exploration into the mysterious and complex world of the termite. Written by Nobel Prize-winning author Maurice Maeterlinck, this work follows his celebrated studies of bees and ants, offering a detailed observation of one of nature's most organized social structures. Maeterlinck delves into the intricate social hierarchies, the architectural wonders of the mound, and the collective intelligence that drives these often misunderstood creatures.
Through a blend of scientific curiosity and poetic insight, the author examines the lifecycle of the termite colony, from the subterranean labors of the workers to the specialized roles of the soldiers and the central presence of the queen. Maeterlinck uses the termite's existence as a mirror to human society, questioning the nature of instinct, the suppression of the individual for the sake of the community, and the forces of nature that govern survival.
This classic of natural history writing remains a compelling study for readers interested in entomology, biology, and the philosophical implications of the animal kingdom. Translated by Alfred Sutro, The Life of the White Ant captures the wonder of the natural world and the disciplined, hidden civilization that thrives beneath the earth's surface.
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