Napoleon Fallen: A Lyrical Drama (1871)

By Robert Williams Buchanan

Book Overview

""Napoleon Fallen: A Lyrical Drama"" is a play written by Robert Williams Buchanan and published in 1871. The play is set in 1815, following Napoleon Bonaparte's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo and his subsequent exile to the island of Saint Helena. The play explores the psychological and emotional turmoil experienced by Napoleon during his final years in exile, as he reflects on his past triumphs and failures and grapples with his own mortality. The play features a cast of characters including Napoleon's loyal aide-de-camp, Bertrand, and a young English girl named Betsy Balcombe, who befriends the fallen emperor during his exile.Throughout the play, Buchanan uses lyrical language and poetic imagery to convey the intense emotions and inner turmoil experienced by Napoleon. The play also touches on themes of power, ambition, and the fleeting nature of fame and fortune.Overall, ""Napoleon Fallen: A Lyrical Drama"" offers a unique and poignant perspective on one of history's most iconic figures, shedding light on the personal struggles and human vulnerabilities of a man who was once one of the most powerful leaders in the world.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: 1437061745
• ISBN13: 9781437061741
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"