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The Black Tulip by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel that blends romance, political intrigue, and the pursuit of beauty in 17th-century Holland. Set against the backdrop of political unrest during the fall of the Dutch Republic's De Witt brothers, the story follows Cornelius van Baerle, a peaceful tulip grower who becomes caught in the chaos of his time. His dream of cultivating the elusive black tulip is jeopardized by betrayal, jealousy, and...
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This new translation by Francis Steegmuller was published as a part of the centenary celebration of the original publishing of Madame Bovary. Perhaps no book in the history of the novel has been more enjoyed and praised by critics, fellow craftsmen and general readers of all sorts than this tale of a provincial woman who could not bear the discrepancy between her romantic dreams and the dull routine of her daily life. There is a special poignancy...
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