De Leeuw van Vlaanderen by Hendrik Conscience
"De Leeuw van Vlaanderen" by Hendrik Conscience is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. It explores the themes of national identity and pride in the context of Flemish history, specifically focusing on the significant Battle of the Golden Spurs. The narrative centers around the characters of the Flemish people, rather than a single hero, emphasizing a collective spirit in the struggle for recognition and autonomy against French domination. The opening
of the novel sets a vivid scene, with descriptions of a group of heavily armed riders journeying through the fields of Roeselare. Among them is a young man, serving as their guide, who remains apprehensive as he leads them, reflecting a deeper sense of unease. The riders engage in light banter until one is thrown from his horse, leading to a confrontation marked by tension between the Flemish and French characters. This tension foreshadows the larger political struggles that will unfold throughout the novel, showcasing the intermingling of personal conflicts and broader themes of loyalty, power, and national pride in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Conscience, Hendrik, 1812-1883 |
|---|---|
| Title |
De Leeuw van Vlaanderen Of de Slag der Gulden Sporen |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lion_of_Flanders_(novel) Wikipedia page about this book: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_leeuw_van_Vlaanderen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Joris Van Dael, Frank van Drogen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Netherlands -- History -- To 1384 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15682 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 253 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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