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Belgian author

Lived
1812–1883
Country
Belgium
Books
3

Hendrik Conscience published 3 novels, beginning with De Leeuw Van Vlaenderen of De Slag Der Gulden Sporen (1838). The best-known is The Amulet (1873).

Updated September 2026

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Hendrik Conscience books in order of publication

  1. De Leeuw Van Vlaenderen of De Slag Der Gulden Sporen (1838)

    Adapted for film

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  2. The Amulet (1873)

    192 pages

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  3. The Lion of Flanders (1906)

    604 pages

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About Hendrik Conscience

Henri (Hendrik) Conscience was a Belgian author. He is considered the pioneer of Dutch-language literature in Flanders, writing at a time when Belgium was dominated by the French language among the upper classes, in literature and government. Conscience fought as a Belgian revolutionary in 1830 and was a notable writer in the Romanticist style popular in the early 19th century. He is best known for his romantic nationalist novel, The Lion of Flanders (1838), inspired by the victory of a Flemish peasant militia over French knights at the 1302 Battle of the Golden Spurs during the Franco-Flemish War.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Hendrik Conscience FAQ

How many books has Hendrik Conscience written?
Hendrik Conscience published 3 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Hendrik Conscience's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Amulet.
What is Hendrik Conscience's last book?
The Amulet (1873).
What is Hendrik Conscience's most famous book?
The Amulet (1873) is Hendrik Conscience's most widely read book.
Which Hendrik Conscience books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including De Leeuw Van Vlaenderen of De Slag Der Gulden Sporen (as The Lion of Flanders, film, 1984).
Can I read Hendrik Conscience's books for free?
Yes. 2 books by Hendrik Conscience are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.