Cyrano de Bergerac
An Heroic Comedy in Five ActsBy Edmond Rostand
Length5h 59m
About this audiobook
Edmond Rostand's 'Cyrano de Bergerac' is a quintessential masterpiece of French theater, capturing the essence of romantic idealism through the poignant story of a witty and eloquent yet disfigured hero. Blending poetic language with vibrant characters, Rostand's work presents themes of love, honor, and the complexity of human emotions against a backdrop of 17th-century France. The play's ingenious use of verse contrasts with its deeply rooted exploration of personal integrity and the struggles of unrequited love, setting it apart within the context of Modernist literature and the theatrical innovations of the era. Rostand's own life experiences may have influenced the creation of 'Cyrano de Bergerac.' Born into a prosperous family, he was a gifted poet and playwright, drawing inspiration from the romantic and heroic ideals of his time. His deep appreciation for the intricacies of love and the human spirit is palpable in this work, which reflects both personal vulnerabilities and the cultural milieu of his era, marked by a burgeoning sense of individualism and artistic freedom. This eloquent play is a must-read for anyone who values literature that traverses the boundaries of time and culture. 'Cyrano de Bergerac' offers not only a gripping narrative filled with humor and pathos but also a profound meditation on the nature of love and the essence of self-identity, making it a timeless contribution to the theatrical canon.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length5 hrs 59 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 29, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION.
29SCENE IV.
2PREFACE.
30SCENE V.
3"LE PANACHE."
31SCENE VI.
4CAST OF CHARACTERS.
32SCENE VII.
5ACT I. A PERFORMANCE AT THE HOTEL DE BOURGOGNE THEATRE.
33SCENE VIII.
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6SCENE I.
34SCENE IX.
7SCENE II.
35SCENE X.
8SCENE III.
36SCENE XI.
9SCENE IV.
37SCENE XII.
10SCENE V.
38ACT IV. THE CADETS OF GASCONY.
11SCENE VI.
39SCENE I.
12SCENE VII.
40SCENE II.
13ACT II. THE POET'S COOK-SHOP.
41SCENE III.
14SCENE I.
42SCENE IV.
15SCENE II.
43SCENE V.
16SCENE III.
44SCENE VI.
17SCENE IV.
45SCENE VII.
18SCENE V.
46SCENE VIII.
19SCENE VI.
47SCENE IX.
20SCENE VII.
48SCENE X.
21SCENE VIII.
49ACT V. CYRANO'S GAZETTE.
22SCENE IX.
50SCENE I.
23SCENE X.
51SCENE II.
24SCENE XI.
52SCENE III.
25ACT III. THE KISS OF ROXANE.
53SCENE IV.
26SCENE I.
54SCENE V.
27SCENE II.
55SCENE VI.
28SCENE III.
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