Friedrich H. K. Baron de la Motte Fonqué Books

Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué was a German writer of the Romantic style, stemming from a family of French Huguenot origin. While his early military service and university studies shaped his perspective, he ultimately dedicated his life to literary pursuits. Deeply influenced by August Wilhelm Schlegel, Fouqué developed a distinctive poetic voice and published his first work in 1804. His writings explore the depths of the human spirit, often touching upon themes of romantic love and fate.