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_aDumas, Alexandre, _d1802-1870 |
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| 240 | 1 | 3 | _aLa tulipe noire. English |
| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe black tulip |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1997 |
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| 500 | _aTranslation of La tulipe noire | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 1997-07-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"The Black Tulip" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative unfolds in the backdrop of 17th-century Holland, revolving around the tumultuous political landscape characterized by the rivalry between the Orange party, led by Prince William of Orange, and the De Witts, two brothers who represent a more republican approach to governance. The story centers on the political machinations and brutalities faced by these characters, particularly Cornelius and John de Witt, as well as the fervor for a mythical black tulip that becomes symbolic within the plot. The opening of "The Black Tulip" introduces a charged atmosphere in The Hague, where the populace is roused against the De Witts and their supposed crimes against the new Stadtholder, William of Orange. As Cornelius de Witt faces brutal accusations of plotting William's assassination, tensions rise dramatically when the public gathers to witness his exile. At the same time, the narrative presents John de Witt, heartbroken yet determined to protect his brother. Their impending doom is accentuated by rising mob anger and a political climate filled with betrayal and intrigue. Amidst this chaos, a subplot surrounding the pursuit of the black tulip begins to emerge, setting the stage for a intertwining tale of passion, politics, and the quest for beauty in a world torn apart by hatred. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aTulip Mania, 1634-1637 -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aWitt, Johan de, 1625-1672 -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aNetherlands -- History -- 1648-1714 -- Fiction | ||
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_aMaquet, Auguste, _d1813-1888 |
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