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The Dynasts: An Epic-Drama of the War with NapoleonThomas Hardy

The Dynasts: An Epic-Drama of the War with Napoleon

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Original author: Thomas Hardy

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"The Dynasts: An Epic-Drama of the War with Napoleon" by Thomas Hardy is an epic in verse and prose published between 1904 and 1908. Spanning three parts, nineteen acts, and over one hundred thirty scenes, this monumental work chronicles the Napoleonic Wars from 1805 to 1815. Hardy blends historical figures with metaphysical "Spirits" who observe humanity's struggles. The drama follows major battles—Trafalgar, Austerlitz, Waterloo—while exploring themes of power, dynasty, and the futility of war through sweeping landscapes and intimate human moments.

The Dynasts: An Epic-Drama of the War with Napoleon, by Thomas Hardy. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #4043.

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16 Chapters

  1. 1.Part 17,732 words
  2. 2.Part 27,738 words
  3. 3.Part 37,702 words
  4. 4.Part 47,690 words
  5. 5.Part 57,581 words
  6. 6.Part 67,655 words
  7. 7.Part 77,839 words
  8. 8.Part 87,663 words
  1. 9.Part 97,751 words
  2. 10.Part 107,695 words
  3. 11.Part 117,740 words
  4. 12.Part 127,713 words
  5. 13.Part 137,739 words
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  7. 15.Part 157,778 words
  8. 16.Part 166,568 words