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Title: Undine
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Credits: Produced by Sandra Laythorpe, and David Widger
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: La Motte-Fouqué, Friedrich Heinrich Karl, Freiherr de, 1777-1843
Author of introduction, etc.: Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823-1901
EBook No.: 2825
Published: Sep 1, 2001
Downloads: 853
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy fiction
Subject: Knights and knighthood -- Fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Romances -- Translations into English
Subject: Fairy tales -- Germany
Subject: Water spirits -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
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
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: La Motte-Fouqué, Friedrich Heinrich Karl, Freiherr de, 1777-1843
Author of introduction, etc.: Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823-1901
EBook No.: 2825
Published: Sep 1, 2001
Downloads: 853
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy fiction
Subject: Knights and knighthood -- Fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Romances -- Translations into English
Subject: Fairy tales -- Germany
Subject: Water spirits -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.