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OverviewThis early German romance tells the tragic tale of a young water spirit, Undine, who marries a knight in an attempt to gain a soul. Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué's fairy tale novella is the sad tale of a water nymph who so desperately desires a soul, she is willing to go to any lengths to obtain one. The 1811 story was a large influence on Hans Christian Andersen's later tale, The Little Mermaid. This edition of Undine is completed with beautiful and heart-breaking illustrations by Arthur Rackham, both in black and white and in full colour. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Friedrich De La Motte Fouqu , Arthur RackhamPublisher: Pook Press Imprint: Pook Press Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.712kg ISBN: 9781528770507ISBN 10: 1528770501 Pages: 210 Publication Date: 21 October 2022 Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationFriedrich De La Motte Fouqu (1777-1843) was a German Romantic writer. Amongst many popular plays, novels, and epics, he authored the tragic fairy tale novella 'Undine' (1811). The story was highly influential and inspired Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Little Mermaid' (1837). He was also the first modern German to dramatize the Nibelung legend in 1808. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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