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Title:
The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume 1 (of 2)
And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Thyl_Ulenspiegel_and_Lamme_Goedzak
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Summary: "The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Charles de Coster is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in Flanders and revolves around the life and adventures of the main character, Ulenspiegel, along with his companion Lamme Goedzak. The novel explores themes of freedom, rebellion, and the struggles of the common people against oppression, providing a vivid portrayal of Flemish culture and history. At the start of the narrative, we witness the humble beginnings of Ulenspiegel's life as he is born under an intriguing prophecy, accompanied by omens from a gossiping midwife and parents Claes and Soetkin. As he grows, we see glimpses of his mischievous yet kind-hearted nature, alongside his friendship with Lamme, characterized by a mix of humor and hardship. The opening sets the tone for a rich tapestry of adventures, balancing Ulenspiegel's youthful antics with references to the societal turbulence of the era, foreshadowing his future role in the conflicts that define the land of Flanders. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Coster, Charles de, 1827-1879
Translator: Atkinson, F. M. (Frederick MacCurdy), 1878-1973
Translator: Lepper, John Heron, 1878-1952
EBook No.: 38247
Published: Dec 8, 2011
Downloads: 430
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Eulenspiegel (Satire) -- Legends
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume 1 (of 2)
And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Thyl_Ulenspiegel_and_Lamme_Goedzak
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project
Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously
made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Charles de Coster is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in Flanders and revolves around the life and adventures of the main character, Ulenspiegel, along with his companion Lamme Goedzak. The novel explores themes of freedom, rebellion, and the struggles of the common people against oppression, providing a vivid portrayal of Flemish culture and history. At the start of the narrative, we witness the humble beginnings of Ulenspiegel's life as he is born under an intriguing prophecy, accompanied by omens from a gossiping midwife and parents Claes and Soetkin. As he grows, we see glimpses of his mischievous yet kind-hearted nature, alongside his friendship with Lamme, characterized by a mix of humor and hardship. The opening sets the tone for a rich tapestry of adventures, balancing Ulenspiegel's youthful antics with references to the societal turbulence of the era, foreshadowing his future role in the conflicts that define the land of Flanders. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Coster, Charles de, 1827-1879
Translator: Atkinson, F. M. (Frederick MacCurdy), 1878-1973
Translator: Lepper, John Heron, 1878-1952
EBook No.: 38247
Published: Dec 8, 2011
Downloads: 430
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Eulenspiegel (Satire) -- Legends
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.