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| Author | Coster, Charles de, 1827-1879 |
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| Illustrator | Delstanche, Albert, 1870-1941 |
| Translator | Whitworth, Geoffrey Arundel, 1883-1951 |
| Uniform Title | Légende d'Ulenspiegel. English |
| Title | The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere |
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| Summary | "The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the Land of Flanders & Elsewhere" by Charles De Coster is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book celebrates the spirit of rebellion and defiance against oppression in Flanders through the adventures of its protagonist, Tyl Ulenspiegel, a mischievous and spirited figure whose journey reflects the struggle for freedom during a turbulent period in history. The opening portion introduces Tyl Ulenspiegel's birth to Claes and Soetkin, set against the backdrop of Flanders during May when the hawthorn blooms. The midwife Katheline proclaims Tyl as a child born under a lucky star, though her fears of a devilish mark suggest an ominous future. His father imparts to him an early lesson in sincerity and virtue, setting the tone for Tyl's character development as he grows up in a loving yet humble household. The narrative hints at Tyl's inherent mischievous nature as he starts his journey through life, marked by his encounters with friends and the challenges of his society, sowing the seeds for both humor and social commentary that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Eulenspiegel (Satire) -- Legends |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37599 |
| Release Date | Oct 2, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 169 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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