Maya the Bee

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MAYA  THE  BEE

 

Maya the Bee (German: Die Biene Maja) is the main character in The Adventures of Maya the Bee, a German book written by Waldemar Bonsels and published in 1912. The book has been published in many other languages and adapted into different media. The first American edition was published in 1922 by Thomas Seltzer.

The stories revolve around a little bee named Maya and her friends Willy the bee, Flip the grasshopper (referred to as “Maja”, “Willi” and “Philip” respectively in some versions), Miss Cassandra (Maya’s teacher), and many other insects and other creatures. The book depicts Maya’s development from an adventurous youngster to a responsible adult member of bee society.

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Very special thanks to my Czech bee, her fantastic flight characteristics and and her proverbial diligence.

Original photos Klagenfurt am Woerthersee / Austria 2021