Der Löwe von Flandern: ein historische Roman aus Alt-Belgien

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Conscience, Hendrik, 1812-1883

Standardized Title:

De leeuw van Vlaanderen. German

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Der Löwe von Flandern: ein historische Roman aus Alt-Belgien" by Hendrik Conscience is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative is set during a tumultuous time in Flanders, capturing the conflict between the Flemish and the French as the story unfolds around the character Robrecht van Bethune, who is known as the 'Lion of Flanders.' The novel delves into themes of honor, loyalty, and the struggles of a people fighting for their identity and sovereignty. The opening of this historical tale introduces a troop of knights on a journey, setting a vivid scene of the natural beauty around them and the tension that resides within the group. Among them is a young leader, whose determination suggests underlying conflicts with his companions. The atmosphere quickly shifts from camaraderie to a dramatic confrontation with a local Flemish, highlighting the resentments and cultural tensions of the time. This initial encounter establishes the conflict's stakes, as both personal rivalries and broader socio-political themes emerge, signaling a multifaceted narrative that intertwines individual destinies with the fate of a nation. The stage is set for a saga filled with valor and strife, promising readers an engaging exploration of character and history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Wolfgang Menges and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lion_of_Flanders_(novel)

Release date is 2010-01-30