Undine
Undine is a water spirit who has been raised by an old fisherman and his wife on a spit of land between a forest and a lake. A knight, Huldbrand, takes refuge in their cottage during a storm and marries the strange, laughing girl, which gives her what spirits lack, a human soul. She follows him to his castle and to the imperial city, where his former attachment to the proud Bertalda revives, and Undine's uncle Kühleborn, a river that takes human shape, watches over her honor. First published in 1811, the tale is the best-known work of German Romantic fantasy; it has been turned into operas and ballets and lies behind many later stories of water nymphs. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about Undine
Undine by Friedrich de La Motte-Fouqué can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Undine online?
Yes. Undine opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Undine free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Undine is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Undine in the public domain?
Yes. Undine by Friedrich de La Motte-Fouqué is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Undine?
About 2 h 13 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Undine?
Undine by Friedrich de La Motte-Fouqué is filed under "Science Fiction & Fantasy" in the Vinteuil library.
