Project Gutenberg 2012-05-17 Public domain in the USA. 244 Alberdingk Thijm, J. A. (Josephus Albertus) 1820 1889 Alberdingk Thijm, Josephus Albertus Thijm, J. A. Alberdingk (Josephus Albertus Alberdingk) Peregrijn, Lukas Karolingsche Verhalen Carel en Elegast -- De vier heemskinderen -- Willem van Oranje -- Floris en Blancefloer. Produced by Annemie Arnst & Marc D'Hooghe "Karolingsche Verhalen" by J. A. Alberdingk Thijm is a collection of historical narratives likely written in the late 19th century. This work delves into medieval tales and legends, featuring prominent figures such as King Carel and Elegast, which encapsulate themes of chivalry, adventure, and moral reflection within a rich historical context. The stories explore the complexities of honor, the human experience of kingship, and the trials of legendary heroes. The opening of the collection begins with the tale of Carel and Elegast, presenting King Carel's strange directive from a heavenly messenger to go out and steal, despite his wealth. As he grapples with the moral implications of this task, he encounters Elegast, a nobleman turned outlaw, from whom he seeks both understanding and companionship in mischief. The narrative sets the stage for themes of redemption, loyalty, and the nature of true nobility, inviting readers into a world where the line between right and wrong is often blurred by circumstance and personal growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. nl Romances, Dutch PT Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 543232 2025-06-16T07:54:19.213296 text/html 526666 2024-04-03T08:53:21 text/html 2832750 2025-06-16T07:54:29.840209 application/epub+zip 2841086 2025-06-16T07:54:23.184279 application/epub+zip 263155 2025-06-16T07:54:21.393247 application/epub+zip 3040279 2025-06-16T07:54:34.711231 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3017684 2025-06-16T07:54:28.780222 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 433499 2022-09-18T07:57:36.546141 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 494266 2025-06-16T07:54:18.193298 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 474627 2024-04-03T09:31:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16503 2025-06-16T07:54:34.860189 application/rdf+xml 13753 2025-06-16T07:54:21.981267 image/jpeg 3400 2025-06-16T07:54:21.690263 image/jpeg 2734449 2025-06-16T07:54:19.336280 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia