Dumas, Alexandre
The Black Tulip (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140448924
- author:
- Dumas, Alexandre
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Classic Fiction (Pre C 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Black Tulip by Alexandre Dumas père is a tale of obsession and deception. Cornelius von Baerle's quest to cultivate the elusive black tulip becomes an all-consuming passion, but his fortunes take a deadly turn when he is falsely accused of treason. As he navigates the treacherous world of 17th-century Dutch politics, Cornelius finds solace in Rosa, the jailer's daughter, who helps him devise a plan to grow the black tulip in secret. Set against the backdrop of Holland's infamous "tulipmania" phenomenon, this gripping story is infused with elements from the history of the Dutch Republic. First published by Penguin Classics, this edition brings Dumas' story to life with an informative introduction and authoritative notes.
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