The Man of Destiny

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Man of Destiny" by Bernard Shaw is a play written during the late 19th century that revolves around the historical figure Napoleon Bonaparte. The narrative takes place in 1796 Italy, focusing on the young general's military exploits and the complex interactions he shares with a mysterious lady who appears to be both an adversary and a potential ally. At the start of the play, the scene is set in a tavern in Tavazzano, where Napoleon is presented as a burgeoning military leader with a sharp strategic mind. The story introduces a lively innkeeper and a strange lady who arrives just before Napoleon. Their dialogue hints at the lady's intentions and foreshadows a dynamic interplay of power, wit, and seduction. The opening portion highlights Napoleon's character traits, including his ambition, resourcefulness, and the flares of arrogance intertwined with vulnerability. The narrative unfolds with a mixture of humor and tension as the characters negotiate their roles amidst the backdrop of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Eve Sobol. HTML version by Al Haines.

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_of_Destiny

Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2003-05-01