Undine

About “Undine”

Undine is a fairytale novella by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué. The story follows Undine, a water spirit who marries a knight named Huldbrand to gain a soul. Published in 1811, the work is considered an early German romance. It has been translated into English and other languages, making it accessible to a wider audience. The novella explores themes of love, transformation, and the desire for a soul. It remains a notable piece of European literature from the early 19th century. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)