It was van Lerberghe, too, more than any other, who won Maeterlinck over to symbolism.
"Life and Writings of Maurice Maeterlinck"
Jethro Bithell
It will be seen that whereas in The Intruder there is nothing which cannot be explained by natural causes, the symbolism of Les Flaireurs is untrue-death does not come with bucket, linen, and coffin.
"Life and Writings of Maurice Maeterlinck"
Jethro Bithell
The Sightless is a notable example of clear symbolism.
"Life and Writings of Maurice Maeterlinck"
Jethro Bithell