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The Death of Napoleon

By Simon Leys
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In The Death of Napoleon by Simon Leys, the story explores an imaginative scenario where Napoleon Bonaparte escapes from exile on St. Helena. Assuming a new identity, he travels across Europe, experiencing life among ordinary people while plotting his return to power. This historical fiction offers a poignant reflection on ambition, identity, and the passage of time.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thought-provoking historical fiction with an intriguing twist on real events. It explores an imaginative scenario where Napoleon escapes his exile, offering a captivating blend of history and speculative narrative. Fans of alternate history with deep character exploration will find this read particularly engaging.

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The Death of Napoleon

In this sardonic fable, Napoleon escapes from imprisonment on the Isle of St Helena. Leys writes an elegant, precise prose that ironically evokes the Napoleonic age. His tale can be read as a parable on the folly of hero-worship, the perils of self justifying notions and the vanity of all human striving.

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In this deliciously sardonic fable, Napoleon Bonaparte escapes from imprisonment on the isle of St. Helena. Leys writes an elegant, precise prose that ironically evokes the Napoleonic age. His exquisite tale, a gem of a book, can be read as a parable on the folly of hero-worship, the perils of self-justifying notions of destiny, and the vanity of all human striving.

The Death of Napoleon is now a motion picture, and this edition contains a new preface by the author. This is a new edition of the award-winning novel, out of print now for several years.

- Publisher's Weekly

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781863953344

Publisher: Black Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 September 2006

Country: Australia

Imprint: Black Inc.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 125.0mm

Height: 185.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 128

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