| Author |
Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
| Author |
Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888 |
| Translator |
Chiarini, Giovanni |
| Uniform Title |
La tulipe noire. Italian
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| Title |
Il tulipano nero
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| Original Publication |
Italy: Batelli,1851.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"I tulipano nero" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of 17th-century Holland, focusing on the turbulent political climate, particularly surrounding the de Witt brothers and their struggles against the rising power of William of Orange. The narrative reflects themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the complex interplay between personal ambition and public duty. At the start of the book, the city of The Hague is in a state of unrest as citizens rally against political figures Cornelio and Giovanni de Witt. The opening scenes describe a chaotic atmosphere where Cornelio, accused of plotting against William of Orange, is tortured and subsequently sentenced to exile. The excitement and rage of the crowd foreshadow impending violence, as both brothers face threats to their lives. Readers are introduced to the looming conflict, setting the stage for the brothers' attempts to navigate their fate amidst growing public hostility and political intrigue. The tension escalates when the brothers seek escape while being pursued by an enraged mob, creating a gripping beginning that draws readers into their dramatic plight. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Tulip Mania, 1634-1637 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Witt, Johan de, 1625-1672 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Netherlands -- History -- 1648-1714 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68090 |
| Release Date |
May 15, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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