The Man Of Destiny

The Man of Destiny is a one-act play written by George Bernard Shaw in 1897. The play is set in 1796 and follows the story of Napoleon Bonaparte, who is depicted as a young, ambitious and confident military leader. The play takes place in a room in an Italian inn where Napoleon is waiting for a courier to bring him news of his latest victory. While waiting, he meets a mysterious woman, who claims to be a spy and challenges his beliefs and ambitions. The woman engages Napoleon in a battle of wits, and they engage in a series of discussions about power, destiny, and the nature of leadership. The play is a satirical commentary on the nature of leadership and the idea of destiny. It explores the themes of power, ambition, and the role of the individual in shaping their own destiny. The Man of Destiny is a thought-provoking play that challenges the audience to question their own beliefs about leadership and the nature of power.LADY. Thank you, General: I have no doubt the sensation is very voluptuous; but I had rather not. I simply want to go home: that's all. I was wicked enough to steal your despatches; but you have got them back; and you have forgiven me, because (delicately reproducing his rhetorical cadence) you are as generous to the vanquished after the battle as you are resolute in the face of the enemy before it. Won't you say good-bye to me? (She offers her hand sweetly.)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.