02318cam a22003493u 4500 2827 UtSlPG 20260610133104.0 m cr n 260607r2001||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT La Motte-Fouqué, Friedrich Heinrich Karl, Freiherr de, 1777-1843 Aslauga's Knight Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2001 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2001-09-01 Produced by Sandra Laythorpe, and David Widger "Aslauga's Knight" by Friedrich de la Motte-Fouqué is a romantic novel written in the early 19th century, during the German Romantic period. The book explores themes of chivalry, love, and the profound connections between heroes and their ideals. It follows the story of Froda, a noble knight, who becomes enamored with the idea of Aslauga, a fair maiden of legendary status, while navigating the challenges of love and honor in a tournament context. The narrative begins with Froda's dedication to Aslauga, a figure from ancient lore, leading him to pledge himself to her despite her being a distant, idealized image. As he engages in a tournament for the hand of the beautiful Hildegardis, Froda encounters Edwald, a young knight who also harbors feelings for Hildegardis. The story unfolds through a series of trials and battles, ultimately leading to the realization of true valor and loyalty. In a climactic moment, Froda emerges victorious but remains committed to Aslauga, while Edwald acts honorably despite his own feelings for Hildegardis. The tale concludes with a poignant reflection on love, honor, and the eternal reverence for ideals that transcend time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Knights and knighthood -- Fiction Germany -- Social life and customs -- Fiction German fiction -- Translations into English Romances Tales -- Germany https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2827 44903 44903