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Palemon kisses Ondine and dies in her arms
Palemon kisses Ondine, despite knowing that this will be fatal, and dies in her arms. Illustration to a fairytale by Baron Friedrich de la Motte Fouque, first published 1812, and performed as a ballet by the Royal Ballet in 1958
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1812 1958 1960 Ballet Baron Celebrations Dies Fairy Fairy Tale Faithful Fatal Fouque Friedrich Kiss Kissing Moon Motte Palemon Sprite Tale Undine Warning Ondine Unfaithful
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In this enchanting illustration from Baron Friedrich de la Motte Fouque's fairy tale "Undine," published in 1812, Palemon, a knight, is seen in a silhouetted embrace with the water sprite, Undine. The moon casts a silver glow over the scene as they share a fatal kiss, sealing their love but ultimately leading to Palemon's demise. This poignant moment was brought to life on stage by the Royal Ballet in 1958, during a production that celebrated the timeless tale of love, faithfulness, and the supernatural. The story goes that Palemon, an unfaithful knight, had married Undine, a water sprite, under the condition that she would remain human and be granted the gift of a soul. However, when he discovered her true nature, he threatened to leave her. Desperate to keep him, Undine demanded that he swear an oath of loyalty, but Palemon, fearing the consequences, refused. In retaliation, she returned to her watery realm, vowing to take his life if he ever broke his promise. At their wedding feast, Palemon, unable to resist Undine's charms, succumbed to her embrace and shared the fatal kiss. As he died in her arms, Undine wept and begged for forgiveness. In the end, she was granted redemption and the couple was reunited in the afterlife. This historical and romantic tale, set against the backdrop of the 1960s, continues to captivate audiences with its themes of love, life, and death, as well as the timeless beauty of dance and the allure of the supernatural.
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