Aallotar: Kertomus by Freiherr de Friedrich Heinrich Karl La Motte-Fouqué
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About this eBook
| Author | La Motte-Fouqué, Friedrich Heinrich Karl, Freiherr de, 1777-1843 |
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| Translator | Hämeen-Anttila, Väinö, 1878-1942 |
| Uniform Title | Undine. Finnish |
| Title | Aallotar: Kertomus |
| Note | Reading ease score: 37.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Aallotar: Kertomus" by Freiherr de Friedrich Heinrich Karl La Motte-Fouqué is a romantic fantasy novella written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the enchanting figure of Undine, a mysterious water spirit, and her connection with a noble knight named Huldbrand. Themes of love, magic, and the exploration of human emotion are likely central to the narrative. At the start of the tale, the reader is introduced to a tranquil lakeside setting where a humble fisherman and his wife live peacefully. One evening, a noble knight arrives, seeking shelter, and is enchanted by the beauty of the fisherman's daughter, Undine, who has a captivating and mischievous nature. The fishing couple discusses Undine's childlike behavior, indicating her magical origins, while the knight becomes increasingly drawn to her charm. As the narrative unfolds, the stage is set for a blend of romance and supernatural elements. The opening portion effectively encapsulates the whimsical and mysterious atmosphere that permeates the novella. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Knights and knighthood -- Fiction |
| Subject | Water spirits -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62331 |
| Release Date | Jun 6, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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