La Tulipe Noire by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet
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| Author | Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
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| Author | Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888 |
| Title | La Tulipe Noire |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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Abridged edition See Also: #965, Full-length English Edition See Also: #26504, Latin-1, UTF-8, and HTML Edition |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Tulipe_noire_(roman) |
| Summary | "La Tulipe Noire" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century. The book explores the political turmoil in the Netherlands during the late 17th century, particularly focusing on the de Witt brothers, Jean and Corneille, who are embroiled in a deadly struggle against William of Orange and his supporters. The narrative delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the complex interplay of power, highlighting the brothers’ plight as they navigate accusations and a violent populace. The opening of the novel sets a dramatic scene in The Hague on August 20, 1672, as the citizens rally, incited by a call for vengeance against the de Witts. Corneille is imprisoned, suffering from torture while awaiting the arrival of his brother Jean, who seeks to rescue him and escape the city. Tension escalates as the populace's fervor grows, and both brothers are acutely aware that their lives are in jeopardy. Amidst this chaos, Jean and Corneille's relationship is highlighted, showcasing their mutual support and resilience. Jean's calm demeanor contrasts with Corneille's physical torment, and their conversations reveal the political climate filled with treachery and fear, setting the stage for the unfolding tragedy that will affect not only their lives but also that of Cornelius van Baerle, their godson, who becomes a pivotal figure in a hidden plot surrounding the elusive black tulip. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Tulip Mania, 1634-1637 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Witt, Johan de, 1625-1672 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Netherlands -- History -- 1648-1714 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1910 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 20, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 61 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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