THE BLACK TULIP (Historical Adventure Novel) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Intrigue, Romance, and Horticultural Obsession in the Dutch RepublicBy Alexandre Dumas
Length10h 14m
About this audiobook
Set in the Dutch Republic after the violent downfall of the de Witt brothers in 1672, The Black Tulip transforms a real political crisis into a graceful historical adventure. Dumas entwines intrigue, romance, imprisonment, and horticultural obsession around Cornelius van Baerle, whose quest to cultivate the impossible black tulip becomes a symbol of innocence, ambition, and artistic perfection. Written with brisk pacing, vivid melodrama, and generous irony, the novel belongs to the nineteenth-century tradition of popular historical fiction, yet it also reflects Dumas's talent for turning history into humane theatrical spectacle. Alexandre Dumas, celebrated author of The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, possessed an unmatched gift for animating the past through plot and character. His mixed heritage, political sympathies, and lifelong fascination with revolution, justice, and personal honor shaped his fiction. In The Black Tulip, his interest in public violence and private virtue is distilled into a more compact, elegant narrative than many of his sprawling romances. This book is highly recommended to readers who enjoy historical novels rich in suspense but lightened by charm, wit, and emotional clarity. It offers both an accessible adventure and a refined meditation on beauty, devotion, and moral endurance.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Action and Adventure
Length10 hrs 14 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 29, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
7THE BLACK TULIP (Historical Adventure Novel) (pt. 2)
2Introduction
8THE BLACK TULIP (Historical Adventure Novel) (pt. 3)
3Synopsis
9THE BLACK TULIP (Historical Adventure Novel) (pt. 4)
4Historical Context
10Analysis
5Author Biography
11Reflection
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6THE BLACK TULIP (Historical Adventure Novel) (pt. 1)
12Memorable Quotes
La dame aux camélias (Annoté)Alexandre Dumas9h 24m$2 · $0.00
Die Gräfin Charny (Kommentiert)Alexandre Dumas19h 55m$1 · $0.00
Das Brautkleid (Kommentiert)Alexandre Dumas10h 12m$1 · $0.00
Blanca von Beaulieu (Kommentiert)Alexandre Dumas3h 37m$1 · $0.00
Die größten Klassiker der französischen Literatur (Kommentiert)Alexandre Dumas, Victor Hugo, Arthur Rimbaud, Marcel Proust, Charles Baudelaire, André Gide, Voltaire, George Sand, Emile Zola, Gustave Flaubert, Honoré de Balzac, François Rabelais, Stendhal, Denis Diderot, Jean Jacques Rousseau, Marie-Madeleine de La Fayette, Alphonse Daudet, Jules Verne, Antoine-François Prévost, Pierre Ambroise Choderlos de Laclos, Joris-Karl Huysmans, Marquis de Sade, Anatole France, Alfred de Musset, Guy de Maupassant, Jean Giraudoux, François René Chateaubriand, Guillaume de Lorris, Pierre de Beaumarchais, Molière, Jean Baptiste Racine, Edmond Rostand, Pierre Corneille, Charles Perrault635h 56m$2 · $0.00
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THE THREE MUSKETEERS - Complete Collection (Annotated)Alexandre Dumas143h 17m$2 · $0.00
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Los tres mosqueterosAlexandre Dumas24h 32m$2 · $0.00
Camille (La Dame aux Camilias)Alexandre Dumas8h 31m$1 · $0.00
The Mesmerist's VictimAlexandre Dumas9h 9m$1 · $0.00
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War LordBernard Cornwell13h 21m$33 · $0.00
Something Like LoveBeverly Jenkins10h 21m5 (1)$29 · $0.00
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