
An expansive, lyrical adventure unfolds across twelve soaring songs, drawing listeners into a world where medieval knight‑quests intersect with the shimmering realm of the fairies. The tale follows a daring young hero summoned by an emperor to undertake a perilous mission, while his heart is already bound to a mysterious, exotic love. At the same time, the enigmatic fairy king, ruler of ethereal courts, wrestles with his own unrest, his quarrel with the queen of the sylvan realm echoing the mortal struggles below.
These parallel threads weave together, each shaping the other’s destiny, as the knight’s bravery, the lover’s fidelity, and the fairy monarch’s yearning become inseparable. The poetry’s rich language and vivid imagery invite listeners to feel the clash of swords, the whisper of enchanted woods, and the tender pulse of love that drives every brave step forward.
Language
de
Duration
~6 hours (373K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2000-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1733–1813
A lively voice of the German Enlightenment, this poet, novelist, translator, and editor helped shape modern German prose with wit, clarity, and a cosmopolitan spirit. His work moved easily between satire, philosophy, romance, and classical learning, making him one of the most widely read German authors of his time.
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