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Sinopsis

Alexandre Dumas’ The Black Tulip is a historical novel set in 17th-century Holland during the tulip mania that gripped the Dutch Golden Age. At its heart is Cornelius van Baerle, a wealthy horticulturist falsely imprisoned due to political jealousy, who dreams of cultivating a legendary black tulip—a flower of unrivaled beauty and a 100,000-florin reward. From his prison cell, he secretly nurtures the rare bloom with the help of the jailer’s daughter, Rosa, with whom he shares a tender, forbidden romance. As ambition, betrayal, and injustice threaten his quest, the flower becomes a symbol of hope, love, and resilience. Blending romance, political intrigue, and vivid historical detail, Dumas crafts a tale of passion, perseverance, and the quiet triumph of beauty over adversity. A lesser-known gem in Dumas’ oeuvre, The Black Tulip is a lyrical and moving story that celebrates the human spirit’s capacity for grace under pressure.

Duración: alrededor de 7 horas (07:10:21)
Fecha de publicación: 25/12/2025; Unabridged; Copyright Year: 2025. Copyright Statment: —

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