by Gilles Lapouge · ISBN 9782277222699
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In 'The Battle of Wagram,' Gilles Lapouge narrates with elegance and vivacity a story set in the Napoleonic era. The plot follows Duchess Clémence and her husband, the Duke of Saxe-Salza, who lead opposing regiments in the Battle of Wagram. Amidst the conflict, a romance develops between the Duchess and Otto Apfelgrun, a sensitive and intellectual young officer. The novel describes imperial Vienna, the camaraderie between officers, and the passionate love, culminating in a tragic encounter on the battlefield. Lapouge creates a moving account where war serves as a backdrop to explore the complexities of love and destiny.
Gilles Lapouge was a French writer and journalist with the daily O Estado de S. Paulo. He won the 2007 Prix Femina Essai.
