Folk-Tales of Napoleon: Napoleonder from the Russian; The Napoleon of the People from the French of Honoré De Balzac: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Folk-Tales of Napoleon: Napoleonder from the Russian; The Napoleon of the People from the French of Honoré De Balzac: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Folk-Tales of Napoleon: Napoleonder from the Russian; The Napoleon of the People from the French of Honoré De Balzac is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Balzac, Honoré de (1799–1850); Amfiteatrov, Aleksandr (1862–1938). The listed translation credits are Kennan, George (1845–1924).
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"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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Folk-Tales of Napoleon: Napoleonder from the Russian; The Napoleon of the People from the French of Honoré De Balzac
- Author credits: Balzac, Honoré de (1799–1850); Amfiteatrov, Aleksandr (1862–1938)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Kennan, George (1845–1924)
Catalogue subjects
- Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Fiction
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- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Short Stories
- France
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