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by William Leonard Courtney (Author)
""Undine: A Dream Play In Three Acts"" is a play written by William Leonard Courtney and first published in 1902. The play is based on the German fairy tale ""Undine"" by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqu�����. The story follows the character of Undine, a water spirit who falls in love with a mortal man named Huldbrand. Undine is desperate to become human so that she can be with Huldbrand forever. However, their love is threatened by the interference of other supernatural beings and the jealousy of Huldbrand's former lover, Bertalda. The play is divided into three acts and features a cast of characters that includes Undine, Huldbrand, Bertalda, and various other supernatural beings such as the Water King and the Knight of the Holy Grail. Throughout the play, themes of love, jealousy, and the struggle between the supernatural and mortal worlds are explored. The play is known for its poetic language and dreamlike atmosphere, which create a mystical and otherworldly tone. ""Undine: A Dream Play In Three Acts"" is a classic work of fantasy literature that has been adapted into various forms, including operas and films. It remains a beloved tale of love and the power of the supernatural.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
