Publisher's Synopsis
L'Aiglon is a play in six acts, written by Edmond Rostand. The play tells the story of Napoleon II, the son of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was known as the ""Eagle"" or ""Aiglon"" in French. The play is set in the early 19th century and explores the themes of love, loyalty, and the struggles of a young man trying to live up to the legacy of his father. The play follows Napoleon II's life from his childhood to his death, as he tries to come to terms with his identity and his place in the world. L'Aiglon is a tragic play that explores the complexities of human emotion and the challenges of living in the shadow of a great man. Rostand's writing is poignant and lyrical, and the play is considered one of his greatest works.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.
