02191cam a22003613u 4500 44218 UtSlPG 20260610134021.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PQ Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 La tulipe noire. Finnish Musta tulpaani: Romaani Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-11-18 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Musta tulpaani: Romaani" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the tumultuous political landscape of 17th-century Holland, focusing on the de Witt brothers, particularly Kornelius de Witt, and the surrounding chaos involving their struggles against the rising power of the Oranians amidst a society steeped in intrigue and conflict. The opening of "Musta tulpaani" sets the stage in The Hague, where the populace is in an uproar over Kornelius de Witt's imprisonment and accusation of conspiracy. As he faces imminent danger from a frenzied mob outside the prison, the narrative introduces key characters, including his brother Jan de Witt and a young woman named Rosa, who are both deeply concerned about Kornelius’s fate. The tension builds as the crowd grows restless, driven by anger and betrayal, while the brothers make desperate plans for escape, showcasing a mix of historical events and personal drama that forms a gripping narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Tulip Mania, 1634-1637 -- Fiction Witt, Johan de, 1625-1672 -- Fiction Netherlands -- History -- 1648-1714 -- Fiction Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888 Walldén, Hilja, 1871-1929 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44218 85057 85057