His heart beat violently as he entered deeper and deeper into the heart of the city . . . nearing the house he was to visit." As Monsieur De Vlierbeck entered Antwerp, where he knew he would be an object of notice, he assumed a jaunty, self-satisfied air. Anyone seeing him which might have deceived into believing him the happiest man on earth . . . even while he suffered from the profoundest agony. He was, he feared, about to suffer abject humiliation. This would cut him to the very heart But there was a being in the world whom he loved better than his life or honor -- his only child, his daughter. For her, how frequently had he sacrificed his pride -- how frequently had he suffered the pangs of martyrdom Novelist Hendrik Conscience (1812-1883) took part in the 1830 Flemish revolution for independence from the Netherlands, and afterwards helped create a revival of Flemish letters with such novels as "The Lion of Flanders" and "The Poor Gentleman.
Hendrik Conscience won his place in the literature of the world, which he held to the end of his busy career; the titles of his books mount up to a hundred.But while he was hailed as a great author by all Europe, the deeper and more enduring value of his work, which is the rehabilitation of a language and the founding of a literature, was understood only in Belgium itself and in Holland.
In this simple, interesting story, Conscience portrays the difficulties and trials besetting the path of the young physician. He marks his high mission, the rapid progress of science as applied to medicine, and the importance of the observance of hygienic laws. Hendrik Conscience won his place in the literature of the world, which he held to the end of his busy career; the titles of his books mount up to a hundred. But while he was hailed as a great author by all Europe, the deeper and more enduring value of his work, which is the rehabilitation of a language and the founding of a literature, was understood only in Belgium itself and in Holland.
Henri "Hendrik" Conscience (1812-1883) was a Flemish writer. He was a pioneer in writing in Dutch after the secession from the Netherlands in 1830 left Belgium a mostly French speaking country.
The Amulet" is a historical novel written by Hendrik Conscience, a Belgian author. The book, originally titled "Het Goudland" in Dutch, was first published in 1837. It is considered one of Conscience's most famous works and an important piece of Flemish literature. "The Amulet" is set against the backdrop of the Dutch Revolt in the 16th century. The story revolves around the protagonist, Prosper, and his involvement in the struggles and conflicts of the time. The amulet of the title holds significance in the narrative. Hendrik Conscience is widely regarded as a pioneer of Dutch-language literature in Belgium, and "The Amulet" is celebrated for its contribution to the Flemish literary movement. The novel reflects Conscience's passion for national identity and historical themes. For readers interested in Flemish literature, historical novels, and the cultural context of Belgium in the 19th century, "The Amulet" by Hendrik Conscience is a classic work worth exploring.
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