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
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2011-12-08 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #38247 |
Description
"The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Charles de Coster is a novel published in 1867. This epic tale transforms the medieval German folk hero Till Eulenspiegel into Thyl Ulenspiegel, a Flemish trickster fighting against Spanish rule during the Dutch Revolt. After his father is burned at the stake by the Inquisition, the prankster becomes a spy and agitator for William the Silent. Accompanied by his sweetheart Nele and comic sidekick Lamme Goedzak, Ulenspiegel battles tyranny through cunning and courage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)