The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume 1 (of 2)
- Reading level
- Easy
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Charles de Coster is a novel published in 1867. This epic tale transforms the medieval German folk hero Till Eulenspiegel into Thyl Ulenspiegel, a Flemish trickster fighting against Spanish rule during the Dutch Revolt. After his father is burned at the stake by the Inquisition, the prankster becomes a spy and agitator for William the Silent. Accompanied by his sweetheart Nele and comic sidekick Lamme Goedzak, Ulenspiegel battles tyranny through cunning and courage.
- Adventure stories
- Eulenspiegel (Satire)
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #38247. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume 1 (of 2) on Wikipedia.
