Which landmark 1838 historical novel by Hendrik Conscience played a foundational role in reviving Flemish cultural pride and literary identity?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. De Leeuw van Vlaanderen (The Lion of Flanders)
Answer: De Leeuw van Vlaanderen (The Lion of Flanders). Why not the others: Pallieter was written by Felix Timmermans in 1916; De Witte was authored by Ernest Claes in 1920; Het verdriet van België is Hugo Claus's 1983 masterpiece.
- Step 1: In 1838, Hendrik Conscience published an epic novel dramatizing the medieval Battle of the Golden Spurs of 1302.
- Step 2: De Leeuw van Vlaanderen became a central romantic symbol of Flemish national resurgence, earning Conscience the title 'the man who taught his people to read'.
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