Mr. Bonaparte of Corsica

by John Kendrick Bangs

""That settles it," said Napoleon. "It's to be war. I'm willing to divide creation with England, but two's company and three's a crowd, and the Russian Bear must keep his paws off. I will go to Italy, Bourrienne, collect a few more thrones, and then we'll get to work on a new map of Europe. Russia never did look well or graceful on the existing maps...."" By the American author and satirist, and the creator of modern Bangsian fantasy.

265 pages, Unknown 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.