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*The Legend of Ulenspiegel and Lamme Goedzak*
The Legend of Ulenspiegel and Lamme Goedzak - And their Adventures Heroical, Joyous, and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere. - Book I
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Born under a lucky star and marked by the devil's finger, a newborn in a small Flemish town already carries the contradictions of folk superstition and family hope. His parents, Claes and Soetkin, chat over milk and empty wallets while a midwife offers herbal charms, painting a vivid portrait of rural life where sunrise, birds, and barter mingle. The infant, christened Ulenspiegel, is swaddled in warm cloth and promised guidance from the sun itself, setting a tone of playful destiny.
Later, while his father fishes in the canals of Bruges, Ulenspiegel’s future companion emerges – a well‑dressed but homeless boy named Lamme, known for his gentle nature. Their chance encounter over a shared haul of fish hints at a partnership built on wit, generosity, and a willingness to turn misfortune into mirth. As they exchange stories of familial strife and street survival, listeners can expect a series of heroic, joyous escapades that celebrate the resilient spirit of Flanders.
Full title
The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume 1 (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (465K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2011-12-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1827–1879
A pioneering voice in Belgian literature, this 19th-century novelist is best remembered for turning folklore, history, and rebellion into vivid, unforgettable fiction. His most famous work, centered on Ulenspiegel, helped shape a distinctly Belgian literary identity.
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