Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand

Cyrano de Bergerac

Edmond Rostand with Lowell Bair, Eteel Lawson

240 pages • first pub 1897 (editions)

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Description

This is Edmond Rostand's immortal play in which chivalry and wit, bravery and love are forever captured in the timeless spirit of romance. Set in Louis XIII's reign, it is the moving and exciting drama of one of the finest swordsmen in France, gal...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,328 reviews

Moods

funny 73%
emotional 63%
adventurous 58%
sad 47%
lighthearted 24%
reflective 21%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 17%
challenging 15%
tense 9%
dark 6%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 34%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.98

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