Molt, E. 1874-1943 creator Wierink, Bernard Willem 1856-1939 text utu 2016 monographic nl 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Alewijn, de Lijfeigene: Historisch verhaal uit de 12e eeuw" by E. Molt is a historical narrative likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Alewijn, a young boy who becomes a serf after his father, Redbold, succumbs to gambling debts, losing their freedom and forcing the family into servitude. This tale explores themes of struggle, family bonds, and the harsh realities of life in the feudal system. The opening of the narrative introduces Redbold, who returns from the Crusades to purchase land, only to fall into a cycle of gambling that leads to his family's downfall. As their fortunes diminish, Redbold and his family find themselves enslaved by the local abbot, with young Alewijn being sent to work at the abbey, first serving the chicken caretaker Diedaart. The narrative captures Alewijn's initial adjustment to his new life, highlighting the simple joys as well as the harsh duties he faces, setting the stage for his unfolding journey against the backdrop of his family's loss and his own aspirations for freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-06-12 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Netherlands -- History -- To 1384 -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52315 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52315 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134215.0 52315