William Wordsworth to R. P. Gillies, 14 February 1814, 'Have you read Lucien B[onaparte]' s Epic? I attempted it, but gave in at the 6th Canto, being pressed for time. I shall however recommence the Labor if an opportunity offers. But the three first Stanzas convinced me that L.B. was no poet.'
'From Charlemagne a poem by Lucien Bonaparte.' [followed by English translation, 'copied']
