Name: The Black Tulip
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Author: Dumas, Alexandre
ISBN: 9789355842343

Type

Physical Book

Author

Alexandre Dumas

Publisher

True Sign Publishing House Private Limited

Language

Inglés

Pages

228

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6 x 14.0 x 1.3 cm

Weight

0.29 kg.

ISBN13

9789355842343

Synopsis "The Black Tulip"

""The Black Tulip"" is a captivating historical novel written by Alexandre Dumas, the renowned French author. Set in the Netherlands during the 17th century, the story unfolds against the backdrop of the tulip mania, a period of intense speculation and obsession with tulip bulbs. The novel follows the journey of Cornelius van Baerle, a young tulip grower who becomes determined to breed a black tulip-a flower of exquisite beauty and rarity. However, his quest for the black tulip is fraught with challenges and obstacles, including political intrigue, rivalries, and personal vendettas. Amidst the backdrop of a society consumed by tulip fever, Dumas weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. As Cornelius pursues his horticultural masterpiece, he faces both external and internal struggles, testing his resilience and character.

Alexandre Dumas

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(1802-1870) fue una figura dominante en la escena literaria del siglo XIX francés. Autor de novelas inolvidables, como El conde de Montecristo, Los tres mosqueteros, Veinte años después, El tulipán negro, La reina Margot o La guerra de las mujeres, su literatura de corte novelesco continúa viva en nuestro tiempo. Sus novelas se reeditan sin cesar y sus historias son adaptadas una y otra vez por la industria cinematográfica.

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