Aslauga's Knight by Freiherr de Friedrich Heinrich Karl La Motte-Fouqué

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Author La Motte-Fouqué, Friedrich Heinrich Karl, Freiherr de, 1777-1843
Title Aslauga's Knight
Credits Produced by Sandra Laythorpe, and David Widger
Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Knights and knighthood -- Fiction
Subject Germany -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject German fiction -- Translations into English
Subject Romances
Subject Tales -- Germany
Category Text
EBook-No. 2827
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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