The Black Tulip
by Alexandre Dumas is one of the greatest French novels of all times. It’s written by Alexandre Dumas
who is one of the most famous and greatest French writers who wrote novels like The Three Musketeers
and also The Count of Monte Cristo
. The Black Tulip is a interesting and enjoyable novel which turns events surrounding a brutal murder into a tale of romantic love.
A story of romantic love in Holland during the Renaissance, this historical novel describes the murder of John de Witte and his brother Cornelius under the hands of tyrants. And the black tulip? A symbol of justice and the end of oppression. Although Dumas may have distorted history significantly in this story, the image of late 17th century Holland which he presents is accurate and vivid enough to give the reader a lasting impression of society and culture in this period.
Alexandre Dumas is the shortest of Alexandre Dumas‘s most famous novels. He has a great ability to mix adventure and romance to create an exciting and romantic tale. The Black Tulip is q fine way to experience one of France’s most prolific historical authors for the first time, or to further explore his works. The Black Tulip Hard cover book would be a nice gift to anyone who like to read romance novels.
