Napoleon The Little

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Key themes and ideas presented in "Napoleon the Little" include: Satire of Napoleon III: The pamphlet is a biting and satirical portrayal of Louis- Napoleon Bonaparte (Napoleon III), who had orchestrated a coup d'etat in 1851 and eventually declared himself Emperor of the French. Hugo uses satire to criticize Napoleon III's autocratic tendencies, his suppression of democratic institutions, and his manipulation of power. Authoritarianism: Hugo criticizes Napoleon III's consolidation of power, comparing his actions to those of his uncle, Napoleon Bonaparte, who became Emperor of the French in the early 19th century.