Humanism, Noble Purpose, and the Artistic Interpretation of Historical Truth in The Black Tulip by Alexandre Dumas

Authors

  • Adilova Fanuza Shodiyor qizi Samarkand Branch of KIUT

Keywords:

Alexandre Dumas, The Black Tulip, historical novel, literary character, Love

Abstract

This article analyzes the ideological and artistic features of Alexandre Dumas's novel "The Black Tulip". The study explores the artistic interpretation of humanism, justice, aspiration for noble goals, love, and moral development presented in the novel. Through the characters of Cornelius van Baerle, Rosa, and Isaac Boxtel, the article examines the struggle between good and evil, the complexity of human character, and the influence of historical events on individual destinies. Furthermore, the philosophical and aesthetic significance of the black tulip symbol is revealed, and the novel's place and importance in world literature are highlighted.

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Published

2026-06-26

How to Cite

Adilova Fanuza Shodiyor qizi. (2026). Humanism, Noble Purpose, and the Artistic Interpretation of Historical Truth in The Black Tulip by Alexandre Dumas. Web of Semantic: Universal Journal on Innovative Education, 5(6), 105–107. Retrieved from https://journal.univerpublishing.org/index.php/semantic/article/view/3580