The Vision

A French Poem On The Murder Of The Duke D'Enguien (1809)

von Francois Marie J. N. Des Quersonnieres

54 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Vision is a French poem written by Francois Marie J.N. Des Quersonnieres in 1809. The poem is about the murder of the Duke D'Enguien, a French nobleman who was executed in 1804 on orders from Napoleon Bonaparte. The Duke was accused of plotting against Napoleon, but many believed that he was innocent.The poem is written in a narrative style and tells the story of the Duke's murder from the perspective of a witness who has a vision of the event. The witness describes the Duke's last moments, the betrayal of his friends, and the cruelty of his executioners. The poem also explores the themes of justice, loyalty, and betrayal.The Vision is considered an important work of French literature and a significant example of Romantic poetry. It is known for its vivid imagery, emotional intensity, and political commentary. The poem has been translated into several languages and is still studied and analyzed by scholars today.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Lyrik, Poesie
• ISBN: 9781120935571
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.01.2010
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC