L'Aiglon: A Play In Six Acts

By Edmond Rostand

Book Overview

""L'Aiglon: A Play in Six Acts"" is a historical drama written by French playwright Edmond Rostand. The play tells the story of Napoleon II, also known as the Duke of Reichstadt, who was the son of Napoleon Bonaparte and his second wife, Marie Louise of Austria. The play is set in the early 19th century, after Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, and follows the struggles of the young Duke as he tries to come to terms with his father's legacy and find his own place in the world. The play explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the nature of power, and features a cast of complex and compelling characters, including the Duke's mother, his mentor, and various political figures vying for control of the young prince. ""L'Aiglon"" is considered one of Rostand's most ambitious and challenging works, and has been praised for its rich language, vivid characterizations, and powerful emotional impact.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116377717X
• ISBN13: 9781163777176
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"