Undine: With Introductory Essays by George MacDonald and Lafcadio Hearn

Friedrich de la Motte Fouque

Undine: With Introductory Essays by George MacDonald and Lafcadio Hearn
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Read & Co. Classics
Country
Published
14 August 2020
Pages
128
ISBN
9781528717779

Undine: With Introductory Essays by George MacDonald and Lafcadio Hearn

Friedrich de la Motte Fouque

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Undine is a 1811 fairy-tale novella by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque. The story centres around a water spirit called Undine who, in order to obtain a soul, marries the knight Huldebrand. It is an example of early German romance that has been translated into a variety of languages and adapted for the stage and screen numerous times. Being Fouque’s most famous work, Undine was extremely popular during the nineteenth century and is not to be missed by fans of German literature, fairy tales, and folklore. Friedrich Heinrich Karl de la Motte, Baron Fouque (1777-1843) was a German writer. Other notable works by this author include: Romanzen vom Tal Ronceval (1805), Historie vom edlen Ritter Galmy (1806), and Sigurds Rache (1809). Read & Co. Books is republishing this classic novel now in a new edition complete with introductory essays by George MacDonald and Lafcadio Hearn.

This item is not currently in-stock. It can be ordered online and is expected to ship in 7-14 days

Our stock data is updated periodically, and availability may change throughout the day for in-demand items. Please call the relevant shop for the most current stock information. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Sign in or become a Readings Member to add this title to a wishlist.