The Black Tulip - Dumas, Pere Alexandre
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First published in 1850, The Black Tulip is a historical tale and a piece of Romantic poetry by Alexandre Dumas, Sr. The lynching of the Dutch Grand Pensionary Johan de Witt and his brother Cornelis in 1672, who were regarded as rebels against the stadtholder William III, marks the beginning of the story. A silent 1921 Dutch-UK co-production directed by Maurits Binger and Frank Richardson appears to have been the first movie version. In a well-liked 1937 UK rendition of the book, Alex Bryce starred Patrick Waddington as Cornelius Van Baerle. In August 1956, a five-part BBC miniseries starring…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
First published in 1850, The Black Tulip is a historical tale and a piece of Romantic poetry by Alexandre Dumas, Sr. The lynching of the Dutch Grand Pensionary Johan de Witt and his brother Cornelis in 1672, who were regarded as rebels against the stadtholder William III, marks the beginning of the story. A silent 1921 Dutch-UK co-production directed by Maurits Binger and Frank Richardson appears to have been the first movie version. In a well-liked 1937 UK rendition of the book, Alex Bryce starred Patrick Waddington as Cornelius Van Baerle. In August 1956, a five-part BBC miniseries starring Douglas Wilmer appeared. In September 1970, a second British miniseries aired. A bowdlerized version of the narrative was used to make a 50-minute children's animated film in 1988 by an Australian Burbank production company. Kit Goldstein wrote a musical adaptation in 2004, and it had its debut in February 2005 at Union College. The book was first released by Baudry in three volumes in 1850 under the name La Tulipe Noire (Paris). The same author's The Count of Monte Cristo has a story that is comparable to this one.
Autorenporträt
Alexandre Dumas, père, changed into a prolific and influential French author of the nineteenth century, born on July 24, 1802, in Villers-Cotterêts, France. Dumas is celebrated for his historic novels and journey tales, which have left an indelible mark on world literature. His masterpieces, which includes "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo," are revered for his or her swashbuckling pleasure, elaborate plots, and noteworthy characters. Dumas's works often explore issues of honor, loyalty, and justice against wealthy historic backdrops, showcasing his keen understanding of human nature and societal intricacies. His writing style is characterized with the aid of a dynamic narrative, humor, and a deep information of the complexities of human relationships. A man of blended African and European heritage, Dumas faced challenges associated with racial prejudice in his lifetime, however his literary achievements transcended such boundaries. His adventurous spirit and unbridled creativeness retain to captivate readers worldwide, making him one of the maximum extensively examine and loved authors in history. Alexandre Dumas, père, remains a literary icon, and his timeless memories continue to encourage and entertain generations of readers, making sure his enduring legacy in the global of literature.