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La Motte-Fouqué, Friedrich Heinrich Karl, Freiherr de
1777
1843
Fouqué, Lamotte
Motte-Fouqué, Friedrich Heinrich Karl, Freiherr de La
Motte-Fouque, Friedrich Heinrich Karl, Freiherr de La
Aslauga's Knight
Produced by Sandra Laythorpe, and David Widger
"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.)
Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Knights and knighthood -- Fiction
Germany -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
German fiction -- Translations into English
Romances
Tales -- Germany
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Category: Romance
Category: Novels
Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
Category: German Literature
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