by A. Dumas · Macmillan Readers · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781405072281
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«The Black Tulip» is the historical novel by Alexandre Dumas, adapted by Florence Bell, published by Macmillan Readers in paperback (64 pages, in English).
In 1672, in the Netherlands, Cornelius van Baerle grows tulips and dreams of winning the prize for creating the first black tulip. In an atmosphere of political violence, his enemies send him to prison and his life is in danger. The story follows his relationship with the young Rosa and his determination to achieve the flower while imprisoned.
Part of the Macmillan Readers 2005 collection, Beginner level, in British English. Adaptation by Florence Bell, with illustrations by Gerry Ball.
Aimed at beginner-level English students who are starting to read adapted classics, with controlled vocabulary of about 600 words.
