Smetse Smee is a novel written by Belgian author Charles De Coster. The book is set in the 16th century and follows the story of Smetse Smee, a blacksmith who is tired of his mundane life and dreams of adventure. One day, he meets a group of rebels who are fighting against the oppressive Spanish rule in Flanders. Smetse Smee joins the rebels and becomes a hero of the people. However, his newfound fame and success come at a cost as he is forced to...