The Black Tulip by Alexandre Dumas

Name: The Black Tulip
Author: Alexandre Dumas

The Black Tulip is a historical novel written by Alexandre Dumas, first published in 1850. The story takes place during the Dutch Golden Age and follows the journey of a young man named Cornelius van der Gouwen, who becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the ruling class in Holland. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Marguerite de Wilde, who is also involved in the conspiracy. The novel explores themes of political intrigue, romance, and betrayal, set against the backdrop of 17th-century Dutch society.

By Alexandre Dumas · First published 1850 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Romance · 33 chapters · 89,746 words

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On the 20th of August, 1672, the city of the Hague, always so lively, so neat, and so trim that one might believe every day to be Sunday, with its shady park, with its tall trees, spreading over its Gothic houses, with its canals like large mirrors, in which its steeples and its almost

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Work type: Novel
Author: Alexandre Dumas
Date: 1850 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense, Political Thriller
Length: 89,746 words
Structure: 33 chapters, 2,793 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Adventure — The protagonist embarks on several journeys, including a quest to grow a black tulip, set amidst political and relationship turmoil that present significant obstacles he must overcome.
Historical Fiction — Set in 17th century Holland, the plot is intertwined with historical events like the tulip mania and the political situation of the time.
Romance — The love story between Cornelius van Baerle, the protagonist, and Rosa, the jailer's daughter, is significant to the storyline.
Suspense — Different elements of suspense exist in the book as Cornelius must dodge rivals and unsympathetic authorities to achieve his botanical and personal goals.