Kierkegaard's Knight (Similar?)

I like the way Kierkegaard describes the knight of infinite resignation. What stories contain a character who displays this philosophy (and probably doesn't get together with his unrequited love by the end?) I don't know if he's happier being in love with his fantasy than actually living it, but living it isn't an option and he's still happy.

DOESN'T HAVE TO LITERALLY BE A KNIGHT. And it's fine if it's the POV of a woman instead.

The key points are:

* The knight of infinite resignation accepts that their love cannot be realized in the real world. (He can never be with the Princess, who is above him in rank)
* He does not consider this love to be foolishness, unlike those who suggest they should pursue more practical and attainable matches.
* The knight finds intense joy in embracing this unattainable love, even though it brings pain, akin to the feeling of life and death.
* The knight concentrates their entire existence and consciousness on this love, making it the central focus of their life. (This doesn't have to be the case in your recommendation. He shouldn't be slacking at his job this way...)
* He does not forget or abandon his love; instead, he transforms it into an eternal and spiritual love for the "Eternal Being."
* This transformation allows him to reconcile with the impossibility of realizing his love in the (real) world.
* The knight expresses the impossible wish spiritually and internally, rather than externally, by relinquishing their claim to it.

Let me know of any examples you can think of. (By the way if you can think of a movie that's good too.)

Thanks!

No one's aware of any stories like this? Maybe it's not interesting enough because it's one sided?

Wuthering Heights, maybe?

I have not read "Kierkegaard's Knight" but your description sounds quite reminiscent of Don Quixote.

There are some similarities (not complete, by any means), I think, to the film Untamed Heart.