The Two Captains 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 The Two Captains
Credits Produced by Sandra Laythorpe, and David Widger
Summary "The Two Captains" by Friedrich Heinrich Karl, Freiherr de La Motte-Fouqué is a romantic novel set during the early 19th century. The story takes place in a historical context involving the military campaigns of the time, particularly the conflict between Christian and Muslim forces. Central to the narrative is the theme of honor and valor, embodied in the experiences of the two main characters, Don Fadrique Mendez and Sir Heimbert of Waldhausen, as they navigate love, rivalry, and warfare. The plot unfolds in the picturesque location of Malaga and follows the two young captains, who initially engage in a contest of honor over their affections for two women, Lucila and Clara. Their friendship is put to the test during significant military engagements, particularly in the battle for Tunis. Amidst their struggles against external foes and inner turmoil, both captains face the consequences of jealousy, honor, and the complexities of love. Ultimately, the story culminates in reconciliation and personal growth, with the characters evolving through their trials and affirming their bonds of friendship, love, and nobility as they forge their paths forward together. (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 Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, 1500-1558 -- Fiction
Subject Germany -- History -- Reformation and Counter-Reformation, 1517-1618 -- Fiction
Subject Spain -- History -- Conquest of Tunis, 1535 -- Fiction
Subject German fiction -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 2826
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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