Undine by Freiherr de Friedrich Heinrich Karl La Motte-Fouqué
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"Undine" by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque is a romantic fairy tale novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows Undine, a water sprite, and her encounters with humans, particularly focusing on her relationship with Sir Huldbrand of Ringstetten. The narrative delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the quest for a soul, addressing the nature of humanity through the lens of supernatural elements. The beginning of "Undine" introduces the
idyllic setting of a picturesque cottage by a lake, where a fisherman lives with his aged wife. Their life is disrupted by the arrival of a knight, Sir Huldbrand, who is seeking shelter. During their evening together, they discuss the strange and whimsical personality of their adopted daughter, Undine, who is portrayed as a beautiful yet mischievous water spirit. The narrative hints at the mysteries surrounding Undine's origin, her connection to the water, and the potential for deeper magical and romantic entanglements as the knight becomes captivated by her charm. As the evening unfolds, Undine's enchanting presence foreshadows the challenges and adventures that lie ahead for both her and Sir Huldbrand. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | La Motte-Fouqué, Friedrich Heinrich Karl, Freiherr de, 1777-1843 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823-1901 |
| Title | Undine |
| Note |
Project Gutenberg has several editions of this eBook: #18752 (Illustrated in Color)) #2825 (Plain html file) #3714 (Plain html file) |
| Credits | Produced by Sandra Laythorpe, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Subject | Knights and knighthood -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Romances -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- Germany |
| Subject | Water spirits -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2825 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2001 |
| Last Update | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 17013 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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