L'Aiglon A Play in Six Acts : Kessinger Publishing : 9781432609450 : 1432609459 : 01 Apr 2005 : L'Aiglon is a dramatic play written by French playwright Edmond Rostand. The play is set in the early 19th century and revolves around the life of Napoleon Bonaparte's son, the Duke of Reichstadt, who is also known as the Eaglet or L'Aiglon. The play is divided into six acts and explores the themes of identity, duty, and the burden of power.The play begins with the Duke of Reichstadt living in exile in Austria, where he is being educated by his tutor, Metternich. The Duke is torn between his loyalty to his father's legacy and his desire to live a normal life. As the play progresses, the Duke becomes increasingly disillusioned with his life and begins to question his identity.Throughout the play, the Duke is surrounded by a cast of characters, including his mother, Marie Louise, his sister, Hortense, and a group of French exiles who are plotting to overthrow the Austrian government. The play