Smetse Smee is a novel written by Charles De Coster, originally published in 1867. The story is set in Flanders during the Middle Ages and follows the life of a blacksmith named Smetse Smee. He is a hardworking and honest man who is known for his skill in crafting weapons and tools. However, Smetse is also a dreamer and yearns for a better life. He becomes involved in a rebellion against the ruling class and falls in love with a noblewoman named Nele. The novel explores themes of class struggle, love, and the pursuit of freedom. Smetse Smee is considered a classic of Belgian literature and has been praised for its vivid depiction of medieval life and its powerful social commentary.THIS 84 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.
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