Undine by Baron Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué
A Romance
The story revolves around a water spirit named Undine who marries a knight named Huldbrand to gain a human soul. As Undine integrates into human society, her enchanting beauty and innocence captivate those around her, but her supernatural origins bring unforeseen challenges. The narrative explores themes of love, betrayal, and the clash between the mystical and the mortal world. Undine's journey is marked by her struggle to reconcile her ethereal nature with human emotions, ultimately leading to a poignant and tragic conclusion.
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- Published
- 1811
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 100-200
- Original Language
- German
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 172nd on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- F. B. Perkins' List of 100 Best Fiction (LibraryThing (from The Book Lover by James Baldwin (1910)))