La Tulipe Noire
1850
La Tulipe Noire is a historical novel by Alexandre Dumas, first published in 1850, set in 17th-century Holland during the tumultuous period of the Tulip Mania. The story follows brothers Jean and Corneille de Witt as they navigate political strife, betrayal, and the pursuit of rare tulip bulbs, which symbolize their struggles. The narrative highlights themes of loyalty and survival against the backdrop of civil unrest and the orangist faction's violent opposition. Dumas's work offers a vivid portrayal of a significant historical moment, intertwining personal and political narratives.
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“Sometimes one has suffered enough to have the right to never say: I am too happy.””
— Alexandre Dumas
“Misfortune does not help us to believe. ””
— Alexandre Dumas
“It is quite rare for God to provide a great man at the necessary moment to carry out some great deep, which is why when this unusual combination of circumstance does occur, history at once records the name of the chosen one and recommends him to the admiration of posterity. ””
— Alexandre Dumas
“There is nothing more galling to angry people than the coolness of those on whom they wish to vent their spleen.””
— Alexandre Dumas
“You scholars, you're in communication with the devil.””
— Alexandre Dumas
“God orders a man to do all he can to save his life.””
— Alexandre Dumas
“There are some catastrophes that a poor writer's pen cannot describe and which he is obliged to leave to the imagination of his readers with a bald statement of the facts.””
— Alexandre Dumas
“But there is this terrible thing in evil thoughts, that evil minds soon grow familiar with them.””
— Alexandre Dumas
“To despise flowers is to offend God.””
— Alexandre Dumas
