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出版DigiCat, 2022-09-04
主題Fiction / Fantasy / General
ISBNEAN:8596547205241
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=67aIEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋In 'Undine,' Friedrich Heinrich Karl Freiherr de La Motte-Fouqué crafts a seminal work of Romantic literature, blending elements of folklore with the emergent gothic sensibility of his time. Through the eponymous character, a water nymph yearning for a human soul, Fouqué explores themes of love, betrayal, and the supernatural. The narrative weaves these motifs with a rich prosaic fabric that echoes the chivalric romances and fairy tales of earlier ages. This special edition presented by DigiCat Publishing is artfully repurposed for the contemporary reader, ensuring the preservation of Fouqué's lyrical style and the profound allegorical messages that underpin the narrative's deceptively simple surface. Friedrich de La Motte-Fouqué, a pivotal figure of German Romanticism, drew inspiration from the volkssagen (folk tales) of his homeland, as well as from his personal experiences as a soldier and an aristocrat. Fouqué's intimate acquaintance with the hardships of war and the whims of fate imbues 'Undine' with a palpable authenticity. The interplay between human emotion and the elemental forces personified by his characters highlights the Romantic preoccupation with the sublime and the individual's place within the natural world. This reimagined edition of 'Undine' is recommended for connoisseurs of classic literature and those seeking to delve into the rich currents of Romantic thought. In the pages of this opulent tale, readers will find an enchanting fusion of mythic grandeur and human pathos, making it an obligatory addition to the library of anyone entranced by the interplay of history, literature, and philosophy. As DigiCat Publishing ensures this work's place in the continuing legacy of human creativity, 'Undine' stands as a testament to the transcendent power of storytelling.