The Brotherhood of the Cheerful Countenance is a novel written by Charles De Coster. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the adventures of a group of rebels who are fighting against the Spanish occupation of the Netherlands. The main character, Tijl Uilenspiegel, is a trickster who uses his wit and cunning to outsmart the Spanish authorities.The novel is a satire that pokes fun at the political and religious conflicts of the time. De...