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100 1 _aLa Motte-Fouqué, Friedrich Heinrich Karl, Freiherr de,
_d1777-1843
245 1 0 _aAslauga's Knight
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2001
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2001-09-01
508 _aProduced by Sandra Laythorpe, and David Widger
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aKnights and knighthood -- Fiction
653 _aGermany -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aGerman fiction -- Translations into English
653 _aRomances
653 _aTales -- Germany
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2827
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