Flemish Legends by Charles de Coster
"Flemish Legends" by Charles de Coster is a collection of folk tales written in the mid-19th century. The work captures the essence of Belgian folklore, delving into themes of love, courage, and the supernatural, woven together in a vibrant tapestry of both human and mythical characters. The opening stories introduce us to a range of figures, notably Pieter Gans, the jolly host who encounters a haunting voice in his garden, and Sir
Halewyn, a malevolent character whose enchanting song lures maidens to their fate. At the start of "Flemish Legends," we are introduced to Pieter Gans, who is troubled by a sorrowful voice beckoning him from his garden at night. As he wrestles with fear and despair, he meets a fellow named Jan Blaeskaek, who offers him dubious counsel on how to appease the devilish entity haunting his home. Meanwhile, the narrative shifts to Sir Halewyn, whose enchanting song presents a dark allure to innocent maidens. Together, these tales unfold a landscape of whimsical yet sinister folklore, setting the stage for an exploration of human virtues and vices in a richly imagined Flanders. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Coster, Charles de, 1827-1879 |
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| Illustrator | Delstanche, Albert, 1870-1941 |
| Translator | Taylor, Harold |
| LoC No. | 20026992 |
| Uniform Title | Légendes flamandes. English |
| Title | Flemish Legends |
| Contents | The brotherhood of the cheerful countenance -- The three sisters -- Sir Halewyn -- Smetse Smee |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Folklore -- Belgium |
| Subject | Tales -- Flanders |
| Subject | Flemings -- Folklore |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37668 |
| Release Date | Oct 8, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 448 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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