02135cam a22003493u 4500 62331 UtSlPG 20260610134433.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PT La Motte-Fouqué, Friedrich Heinrich Karl, Freiherr de, 1777-1843 Undine. Finnish Aallotar: Kertomus Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-06-06 Tapio Riikonen "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.) Original publication data not identified Fairy tales Knights and knighthood -- Fiction Water spirits -- Fiction Hämeen-Anttila, Väinö, 1878-1942 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62331 103155 103155