The Legend of Ulenspiegel and Lamme Goedzak and Their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere

The Legend of Ulenspiegel and Lamme Goedzak and Their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere is a novel written by Charles De Coster. The book follows the adventures of two fictional characters, Ulenspiegel and Lamme Goedzak, as they embark on a series of heroic, joyful, and glorious adventures in the Land of Flanders and beyond.The story is set during the Spanish Inquisition and the Eighty Years' War, a time of great political and religious upheaval in Europe. Ulenspiegel and Lamme Goedzak are both rebels who fight against the oppression of the Spanish rulers and their Catholic allies. They travel across Flanders, meeting various characters and encountering numerous challenges along the way.The book is written in a whimsical and humorous style, with a mix of historical events and fictional elements. It is a celebration of Flemish culture and identity, and a tribute to the courage and resilience of the Flemish people in the face of adversity.Overall, The Legend of Ulenspiegel and Lamme Goedzak and Their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere is a classic work of literature that has been beloved by readers for generations. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Flemish history, folklore, and culture, as well as for fans of adventure and fantasy novels.1922. The Legend of Ulenspiegel is not one of the �������fake������� romances which have been put forward of late by English and American writers. It is a modern, not a medieval, masterpiece, and makes no pretension to antiquity. But no help is vouchsafed to the foreign reader in the body of it, and it would be to expect too much from an English public to presume that the nature and history of this extraordinary work are universally familiar.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.