ONCE fairly set out on his party of pleasure,
Taking towns at his liking, and crowns at his leisure,
From Elba to Lyons and Paris he goes,
Making _balls for_ the ladies, and _bows to_ his foes.
Classic poem
On Napoleon's Escape From Elba
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About this poem
- First line
- ONCE fairly set out on his party of pleasure,
- Themes
- death, beauty
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