De kerels van Vlaanderen

De kerels van Vlaanderen (1871), meaning "The Boys of Flanders," is a historical novel by Hendrik Conscience. It is one of his later works, written in the tradition of historical novels he pioneered, similar to Sir Walter Scott. The novel focuses on Flemish history, continuing Conscience's dedication to portraying the Flemish past and fostering a sense of national identity through literature. Conscience, a prolific Belgian novelist, is credited with significantly shaping the Flemish novel and encouraging literacy among Flemish speakers. His historical novels, like De leeuw van Vlaanderen (The Lion of Flanders), often depicted revolts and significant events in Flemish history.12