Undine - William Leonard Courtney - Bog

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 legend of Undine, a water spirit who falls in love with a mortal man and becomes human in order to marry him. The play follows the story of Undine, who is sent to the mortal world by her father, the King of the Water Spirits, to marry a knight named Huldbrand. Huldbrand is initially reluctant to marry Undine, but eventually falls in love with her and they get married. However, their happiness is short-lived as Huldbrand is haunted by strange dreams and visions, and eventually falls in love with another woman. Undine is heartbroken and returns to the water, but Huldbrand realizes his mistake and goes after her. The play explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of actions. Overall, Undine: A Dream Play In Three Acts is a captivating and thought-provoking play that delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships. It is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature and drama.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.