The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume 2 (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2012-06-15 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #40004 |
Description
"The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume 2 (of 2)" by Charles de Coster is a novel published in 1867. This Belgian masterwork transforms the medieval German trickster Till Eulenspiegel into Thyl Ulenspiegel, a Flemish folk hero fighting Spanish oppression during the Dutch Revolt. After his father's execution by the Inquisition, Thyl evolves from mischievous prankster into a devoted spy for William the Silent. Accompanied by his sweetheart Nele and companion Lamme Goedzak, he undertakes dangerous missions while his homeland burns with rebellion and religious persecution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)