Napoleon Fallen: A Lyrical Drama (1871)

By Robert Williams Buchanan

Book Overview

Napoleon Fallen: A Lyrical Drama is a book written by Robert Williams Buchanan and published in 1871. The book is a poetic drama that tells the story of Napoleon Bonaparte, the famous French military leader and emperor. The drama explores Napoleon's downfall and his eventual exile to the island of Saint Helena. The book is divided into five acts, each of which tells a different part of Napoleon's story. The first act introduces Napoleon as a young man and his rise to power in France. The second act describes his military campaigns and victories, while the third act focuses on his defeat and exile to Elba. The fourth act explores Napoleon's return to France and his final defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. The final act takes place on Saint Helena, where Napoleon reflects on his life and legacy. Throughout the book, Buchanan uses lyrical language and poetic verse to bring Napoleon's story to life. The book is a powerful exploration of one of the most iconic figures in history and his impact on 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: 1164860607
• ISBN13: 9781164860600
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"