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Set against the backdrop of the Hague in 1672, the narrative unfolds as citizens rush towards the Buytenhof prison, driven by urgency and tension. The city, known for its beauty and order, is contrasted by the chaos of the crowd armed with weapons, highlighting the political unrest of the time. Central to the story is Cornelius de Witt, imprisoned on serious charges, whose fate becomes a focal point amidst the turmoil. The vivid imagery of the city and the intensity of the citizens' actions create a gripping atmosphere of impending conflict.
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The Black Tulip, Alexandre Dumas
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- The Black Tulip
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alexandre Dumas
- Publisher
- 1st World Library - Literary Society
- Released
- 2004
- Pages
- 356
- ISBN13
- 9781595406033
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Love, Classics, Relationships, French Literature, Adapted for Film, Conspiracy, 17th century, Netherlands, Tulips
- First published
- 1850
- Original title
- La Tulipe noire
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Hague in 1672, the narrative unfolds as citizens rush towards the Buytenhof prison, driven by urgency and tension. The city, known for its beauty and order, is contrasted by the chaos of the crowd armed with weapons, highlighting the political unrest of the time. Central to the story is Cornelius de Witt, imprisoned on serious charges, whose fate becomes a focal point amidst the turmoil. The vivid imagery of the city and the intensity of the citizens' actions create a gripping atmosphere of impending conflict.