Which of the following is NOT true about Franz Schubert's Erlking (1815)?

The reason D is the correct choice is that in Schubert's "Erlking," the narrative ends tragically. The song is based on a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and presents a haunting tale where the father and his ill son are riding through the woods, and the boy is being pursued by the Erlking, a supernatural figure. Despite the father's attempts to reassure his son and protect him, the boy ultimately succumbs to the Erlking’s influence and dies by the end of the piece.

The other elements accurately describe the song: it is indeed a romantic ballad, characterized by expressive melodies and lyrical storytelling typical of the Romantic era. The piano accompaniment plays a crucial role in conveying the urgency and tension of the narrative, enhancing the dramatic impact of the song. The story follows the journey of the father and son through the woods, emphasizing the themes of fear and the supernatural, thus making option D the only inaccurate statement regarding the work.