A deceptively simple story and the shortest of Dumas's most famous novels, The Black Tulip (1850) weaves historical events surrounding a brutal murder into a tale of romantic love. Set in Holland in 1672, this timeless political allegory draws on the violence and crimes of history, making a case against tyranny and creating a symbol of justice and tolerance: the fateful tulipa negra.
Set against the backdrop of Napoleon's rise to power, the story follows a group of young aristocrats who turn to highway robbery to finance the monarchy's restoration. Blending themes of tragedy, love, and adventure, this historical novel captures the essence of Dumas's captivating storytelling. The edition includes a new biography of the author, highlighting his significant literary contributions and the enduring impact of his works, which have inspired numerous adaptations and translations worldwide.
Čtení z ruky je prastará nauka o tom, jak z čar, znaků a tvaru ruky poznat osobnost člověka, jeho sklony a schopnosti, povahu, osud, vztahy, zdravotní stav. Z obsahu: Máme svou budoucnost v rukou?, Rýha osudu neboli Saturnova, Rýha životní, Rýha srdeční, Rýha hlavní, Rýha Merkurova, Rýha sluneční, Rýhy podružné, Vrchy a rýhy regionální, Příčné rýhy zamilovanosti, Chirognomie, Palec, Prsty, Nehty, Znamení štěstí, Smělé předpovědi chiromancie, Umění předpovídat budoucnost, Úloha a povinnosti chiromanta. ...