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Legends of the seven capital sins

by Jacques-Albin-Simon Collin de Plancy

  • First published:
  • 19th century
  • Language: English
  • Content type: Primary source

CONTENTS. The Adventures of Master Adam Borel, the Religion Maker 1 Legend of the Duels of Ypres 23 The Republic of Ter-Piete 28 AVARICE. The Boarders of Palermo 41 Legend of the Hussar's Horse 44 ENVY. The Pamphlet 54 The Two Cousins 66 The Man of the Sea 71 SENSUALITY. Legend of Tanchelm the Heretic 81 The Chronicle of the Forest of Linthout 91 Legend of Gilion de Trazegnies 97 INTEMPERANCE. Wenceslaus the Drunkard, and his Dog 105 The Fortunes of Adrian Brouwer: — 1. Brouwer and his Father 127 2. Brouwer and his Master 130 3. Brouwer and his Host 135 4. Brouwer and his Pupil 138 ANGER. The Abbey of Fubstenfeld 142 The Tennis-court of Conde 160 The Monkey of Charles the Fifth 166 A Lesson of Justus Lipsius 169 SLOTH. The Cut Napkin 176 The Farrier of Antwerp 187 The Legend of the Frieslander with the Flail 196 Rubens visiting Velasquez 211 THE UNION OF ALL SEVEN SINS. The Boar of Ardennes 218

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Included because retained bibliographic metadata links this work to Mythology, folklore, and sacred legends.

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