The Brotherhood Of The Cheerful Countenance

By Charles de Coster

Book Overview

The Brotherhood Of The Cheerful Countenance is a novel written by Charles De Coster. The book revolves around a group of rebels who call themselves the Brotherhood of the Cheerful Countenance. They are a group of men who are determined to fight against the tyranny of the Spanish Inquisition in the 16th century. The story is set in Brussels, Belgium, during the reign of the Spanish King Philip II. The main character, Lamme Goedzak, is a simple and kind-hearted man who joins the Brotherhood after witnessing the injustices committed by the Inquisition. He is joined by other members of the Brotherhood, including the charismatic and cunning Tijl Uilenspiegel, who becomes the leader of the group.The Brotherhood of the Cheerful Countenance is a secret society that operates in the shadows, working to undermine the power of the Inquisition. They use their wit and humor to mock the Inquisitors and spread their message of freedom and justice. The book is filled with humor, satire, and adventure as the Brotherhood carries out their daring plans to fight against the Inquisition.The novel is a classic work of Belgian literature and has been translated into many languages. It is a powerful story of resistance and rebellion against oppression, and it continues to inspire readers today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425456855
• ISBN13: 9781425456856
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"