Aslauga's Knight by Freiherr de Friedrich Heinrich Karl La Motte-Fouqué
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"Aslauga's Knight" by Friedrich de la Motte-Fouqué is a romantic novel written in the early 19th century, during the German Romantic period. The book explores themes of chivalry, love, and the profound connections between heroes and their ideals. It follows the story of Froda, a noble knight, who becomes enamored with the idea of Aslauga, a fair maiden of legendary status, while navigating the challenges of love and honor in a tournament
context. The narrative begins with Froda's dedication to Aslauga, a figure from ancient lore, leading him to pledge himself to her despite her being a distant, idealized image. As he engages in a tournament for the hand of the beautiful Hildegardis, Froda encounters Edwald, a young knight who also harbors feelings for Hildegardis. The story unfolds through a series of trials and battles, ultimately leading to the realization of true valor and loyalty. In a climactic moment, Froda emerges victorious but remains committed to Aslauga, while Edwald acts honorably despite his own feelings for Hildegardis. The tale concludes with a poignant reflection on love, honor, and the eternal reverence for ideals that transcend time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | La Motte-Fouqué, Friedrich Heinrich Karl, Freiherr de, 1777-1843 |
|---|---|
| Title | Aslauga's Knight |
| Credits | Produced by Sandra Laythorpe, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Knights and knighthood -- Fiction |
| Subject | Germany -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Romances |
| Subject | Tales -- Germany |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2827 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2001 |
| Last Update | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 451 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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