Folk-Tales of Napoleon by Aleksandr Amfiteatrov and Honoré de Balzac

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Author Amfiteatrov, Aleksandr, 1862-1938
Author Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Translator Kennan, George, 1845-1924
Title Folk-Tales of Napoleon
Napoleonder from the Russian; The Napoleon of the People from the French of Honoré De Balzac
Credits Produced by David Starner, Bill Walker and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "Folk-Tales of Napoleon" by Aleksandr Amfiteatrov and Honoré de Balzac is a collection of folk tales that blend historical fiction with myth, written in the early 20th century. This book combines narratives from Russian and French perspectives to explore the life and legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte, illustrating the impact he had on the collective memory of these two nations. The tales serve as cultural reflections, revealing national character while presenting a fantastical interpretation of Napoleon's persona. In the first tale, "Napoleonder," a Russian legend describes how God, seeking to punish humanity, creates Napoleon out of sand, imbuing him with the ambition to conquer the world but also warning him against pity. As Napoleonder wreaks havoc across nations, he gradually encounters the consequences of his actions through the humanity of the people he defeats. The second tale, "The Napoleon of the People," told by a former soldier to a group of French peasants, recounts Napoleon's rise and fall, depicting him as a figure favored by God, blessed with victories and hailed as a leader. Both stories emphasize the duality of Napoleon's legacy, portraying him as a ruthless conqueror as well as a heroic figure in the eyes of the people, ultimately reflecting their complex relationships with war, power, and morality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 11278
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 25, 2004
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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