The Brotherhood Of The Cheerful Countenance

The Brotherhood of the Cheerful Countenance is a novel written by Charles De Coster. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the adventures of a group of rebels who are fighting against the Spanish occupation of the Netherlands. The main character, Tijl Uilenspiegel, is a trickster who uses his wit and cunning to outsmart the Spanish authorities.The novel is a satire that pokes fun at the political and religious conflicts of the time. De Coster uses humor and irony to criticize the hypocrisy of the ruling class and the religious institutions that supported them. The Brotherhood of the Cheerful Countenance is also a celebration of the Flemish culture and language, which were under threat from the Spanish occupation.The novel is divided into several episodes, each of which is a self-contained story. The episodes are connected by the recurring characters and the overarching theme of resistance against oppression. The Brotherhood of the Cheerful Countenance is a classic of Belgian literature and has been translated into several languages. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Flemish culture, European history, and political satire.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Flemish Legends, by Charles De Coster. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766148394.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.