Undine - Paperback

Undine is a classic romantic fairy tale written by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque. The story follows the protagonist, Undine, a water spirit who falls in love with a mortal knight named Huldebrand. Despite their differences, the two marry and begin their life together. However, their happiness is short-lived as Huldebrand's love for Undine is tested when he meets another woman. The novel is full of magical elements and explores themes of love, betrayal, and the conflict between the mortal and supernatural worlds. De la Motte Fouque's writing style is poetic and atmospheric, creating a vivid and enchanting world for readers to get lost in. Undine has been praised for its beautiful prose and its influence on the romantic fairy tale genre. It has been adapted into various forms of media, including operas, ballets, and films. This edition of the book includes an introduction by translator William Leonard Courtney, providing historical context and insight into the author's life and work.No other proof can I or will I produce, but this I will affirm in the presence of God. The person who gave me this information was the very same who decoyed the infant Bertalda into the water, and who, after thus taking her from her parents, placed her on the green grass of the meadow, where he knew the duke was to pass.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.