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Literary
March 31, 1854
Lynchburg Daily Virginian
Lynchburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
A prose reflection describing the face and inner character of Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, revealing a powerful, resolute man beneath a calm, indifferent exterior, blending traits of historical emperors with sentimental depth.
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The Face of Louis Napoleon.
That face, in appearance so motionless and insensible, is but the mask of the man within, ardent and powerful. Those eyes are dull, but as profound as the thoughts in which they dive, and which rise at times in their orbits as the flame rises from the hearth from whence it derives its fire. That brow is gloomy as fate, but expansive as creative genius. Those lips are colorless, but full of expression; delicately turned—severed; scarcely sufficient parting, and open just enough to allow the curt and precise expression of a will emanating from reflection, and inexorably resolved. The voice is indolent and drawling, but self-reliant: and the indifference which shows itself is but the excess of that confidence. Courage concealed by timidity—resolution disguised by gentleness—inflexibility softened by mildness—policy hidden by good nature—life under marble—fire under ashes; in a word, something partaking of Augustus and of Titus, but with the face of a Werther, that type of German sentimentality. Such does Louis Napoleon Bonaparte appear.
That face, in appearance so motionless and insensible, is but the mask of the man within, ardent and powerful. Those eyes are dull, but as profound as the thoughts in which they dive, and which rise at times in their orbits as the flame rises from the hearth from whence it derives its fire. That brow is gloomy as fate, but expansive as creative genius. Those lips are colorless, but full of expression; delicately turned—severed; scarcely sufficient parting, and open just enough to allow the curt and precise expression of a will emanating from reflection, and inexorably resolved. The voice is indolent and drawling, but self-reliant: and the indifference which shows itself is but the excess of that confidence. Courage concealed by timidity—resolution disguised by gentleness—inflexibility softened by mildness—policy hidden by good nature—life under marble—fire under ashes; in a word, something partaking of Augustus and of Titus, but with the face of a Werther, that type of German sentimentality. Such does Louis Napoleon Bonaparte appear.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Political
What keywords are associated?
Louis Napoleon
Bonaparte
Character Sketch
Political Figure
Inner Strength
Descriptive Portrait
Literary Details
Title
The Face Of Louis Napoleon.
Key Lines
That Face, In Appearance So Motionless And Insensible, Is But The Mask Of The Man Within, Ardent And Powerful.
Courage Concealed By Timidity—Resolution Disguised By Gentleness—Inflexibility Softened By Mildness—Policy Hidden By Good Nature—Life Under Marble—Fire Under Ashes;
Something Partaking Of Augustus And Of Titus, But With The Face Of A Werther, That Type Of German Sentimentality.