Undine by Freiherr de Friedrich Heinrich Karl La Motte-Fouqué
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"Undine" by Freiherr de Friedrich Heinrich Karl La Motte-Fouqué is a novel written in the early 19th century, renowned for its blend of fairy tale elements and romantic themes. The story revolves around the enchanting character of Undine, a water spirit, and her interactions with humans, particularly Sir Huldbrand, a noble knight. The narrative explores themes of love, identity, and the mystical intertwining of the human and elemental worlds. The opening of
"Undine" introduces us to a humble, old fisherman who lives near a serene lake surrounded by mysterious woods. One evening, he encounters a knight, Sir Huldbrand, seeking shelter after riding out from the ominous forest. As they converse, the fisherman mentions his foster daughter, Undine, who is mischievous yet charming. The chapter ends with Undine's sudden exit into the night, foreshadowing a rich exploration of her character and the magical events that will unfold. This beginning effectively sets the tone for a story filled with wonder, danger, and the complexity of love, as it hints at the mystical connection between Undine and the knight that will develop throughout the tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | La Motte-Fouqué, Friedrich Heinrich Karl, Freiherr de, 1777-1843 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Bunnett, F. E. (Fanny Elizabeth), 1833?-1875 |
| 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 Charles Franks, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Subject | Romances -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- Germany |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3714 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 570 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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