Publisher's Synopsis
L'Aiglon is a dramatic play written by French playwright Edmond Rostand. The play is set in the early 19th century and revolves around the life of Napoleon Bonaparte's son, the Duke of Reichstadt, who is also known as the Eaglet or L'Aiglon. The play is divided into six acts and explores the themes of identity, duty, and the burden of power.The play begins with the Duke of Reichstadt living in exile in Austria, where he is being educated by his tutor, Metternich. The Duke is torn between his loyalty to his father's legacy and his desire to live a normal life. As the play progresses, the Duke becomes increasingly disillusioned with his life and begins to question his identity.Throughout the play, the Duke is surrounded by a cast of characters, including his mother, Marie Louise, his sister, Hortense, and a group of French exiles who are plotting to overthrow the Austrian government. The play culminates in a dramatic confrontation between the Duke and his mother, where he finally comes to terms with his identity and the burden of his father's legacy.L'Aiglon is a powerful and thought-provoking play that explores the complexities of identity and the struggles of those who are born into positions of power. Rostand's masterful writing and vivid characters make this play a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences today.1900. French playwright, whose most popular and successful work, Cyrano de Bergerac, revives in romantic guise the 17th century soldier and duelist. L�������Aiglon is based on the life of Napoleon�������s son.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.
