Mr. Bonaparte of Corsica

by John Kendrick Bangs

John Kendrick Bangs. Mr. Bonaparte of Corsica. New York: Harper and Brothers, 1895. Octavo. 265 pages. Title page in red and black.

265 pages, Publisher's Binding

First published January 1, 1895

About the author

John Kendrick Bangs was an American author and satirist, and the creator of modern Bangsian fantasy, the school of fantasy writing that sets the plot wholly or partially in the afterlife.

Reviews

[Wendy Dalton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Before heading off on my first holiday to Corsica I wanted to learn more about the history of one of the most important soldiers/ military heroes and this book was so well written I couldn’t put it down. It was a great history lesson without being boring.

[Paul · Rating 3 out of 5]

A farce. Ends with Napoleon conquering Hades. Did you know there were running shoes in 1895?

[Rozonda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very funny spoof biography of Napoleon, almos Marx-esque at some moments. A nice, easy read.